Clos du Val Wine Co.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1975
A nice comparison of French St. Julien and French winemaker, in the US with a Napa Cab.
The 1972 vintage was one of the legendary five Cabs selected for the 1976 Paris Tasting.
This 1975, had a deep garnet color with a brick rim. Loads of blackberry on the nose, casis and earthy notes. Fruit forward, black fruit and plum dominate, nice tannins. This wine definitely evolved through the evening.
Previous Notes Apply to the 75 St Julien:
Deep ruby color. Aromas of red fruit, leather and earthy notes. Amazing flavors, blackberry, black currant, tobacco and baking spices.
🏅92 Points - Decanter — a month ago
with Quentin
You do drink wine out of this world! Great selection. I wish I had the budget.
@DC Radisson - have good friends 😉
Sometimes one just needs to be lucky one day and 85 year old guy showed up a the wine tasting in the store with a 1971 Mayacamas Vineyards Cab. An experience i never forget. Because of the wine and the store owner declaring me as underinformed when suggested it was in the tasting. The wine was good but fell apart within 15min.
Neil Valenzuela
This SLH Pinot is delicious! Medium ruby color. Aromas of blueberry, cherry, salinity and earthy tones. Plum and black cherry on the palate with an earthy finish.
🏅93 Points - International Wine Review — a day ago