Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2018 vintage. Above-average structure with complimentary fruit. Nicely made. Medium/medium-heavy bod. Plenty of punch and thrust for the new vintage, Napa Cab fans and enuff stuffing to go all 15 rounds for the historians/pathologists. 4.27.24. — 3 days ago

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9.6

The 1976 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate from Clos du Val is the most interesting of all the wines. The estate was founded by John and Henrietta Goelet in the early Seventies when the couple challenged recently graduated winemaker Bernard Portet to create a Bordeaux-inspired estate in Napa. Clos du Val attained global recognition when its inaugural 1972 Cabernet Sauvignon was one of the wines poured blind by Steven Spurrier at the epochal The Judgement of Paris, so this bottle of 1976 was one of their earliest bottlings that, incidentally, came directly from Clos de Val’s apparently meager reserves. It is very elegant and perfumed on the nose, typical old school, classic Napa Cabernet in all its unfettered glory, beautifully defined with wilted rose petals and a light fish scale element. Supple, very pliant tannins define the palate. There remains ample freshness and poise, a fine silver thread of acidity and a clove-tinged, rounded, exquisitely balanced finish that would surpass practically every other Bordeaux from this vintage. Outstanding. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2024)
— 21 days ago

Joe Santiago

9.0

Full body with dark fruits, licorice, and hint of cherry in the finish. — a month ago

Makoto Someya

9.2

Oak, honey and citrus aroma. Rich, tropical, but acidic and minerally. Long finish. Dutton Ranch area in Russian river valley where is 20 km from the coast is quite famous, lots of sunshine, but cool area, first planter’s learnt by Sommelier. Elegant! 2019 @, arom, 240501 — 2 days ago

Eduardo Maristany

9.5

Great every single time — a day ago

Peter Hladun

9.2

WOTN. Great depth of character and lovely finish. — a month ago

Matthew Doty

9.0

2019 vintage. A nice blend. Dry and dark enough for my taste with a complex and interesting palette — 3 days ago

ESF

9.2

Solid - elegant style not over manipulated, Burgundian w/subtlety & nuance. Gorgeous mouthfeel and impressive length on finish. These guys have been around forever / very consistent through vintage — a month ago

DeAnna Camarillo

10

YES. Light and smooth — a month ago

Austin Blackwell

9.3

Strawberries, red flowers, and white pepper. Wish I had another. — 2 months ago

with Angelina