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Montecillo Vineyard Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

My previous bottle of the 2014 Montecillo was enjoyed back in January of 2021. That bottle, as my previous notes indicated, exhibited quite a bit of volatile acidity. This bottle did not seem to have much VA at all. In fact, this showed well right from the moment the cork was pulled.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a game of 10 point pitch. The 2014 Montecillo pours a garnet/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous, lifted notes of cassis, black berries, leaf tobacco, Anaheim peppers, Herbs de Provence, eucalyptus and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long a with spices and minerals. Really tasty and distinctive stuff. I’m in no rush to openly third and final bottle. Drink now with patience, through 2039.
— 18 days ago

Douglas, Ceccherini and 7 others liked this

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Bright, clear straw color. Aromas of lemon, passion fruit, orange blossom and currants. Some minor synthetic rubber, bright lemon flavors, apricot and minerals.

🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiasts
— a month ago

Dave, Tom and 10 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Somehow I've never had a Clos Du Val white wine. Guess I need to go find one! Thanks for the review.
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

I haven't had 1 either, but do have their cab Sauvignon waiting to get opened though.

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Im offenausschank und vorher noch auf delectable gecheckt. Bei den noten dachte ich erst dass es nicht ganz der gleiche wein von diesem produzenten sein kann. Nach dem zweiten schluck allerdings schon! Wow! Einfach wow! Feinfruchtig, weisse blüten, birnen, etwas minze, im gaumen weich, rund, südfrüchtig mit leichter mineralität. Hut ab! — a month ago

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concentration herb Clos Du Val Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 21 good vantage @, Dmar, 251012 — 3 days ago

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Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Wow-factor indeed @Sharon B - hope all is well my friend!