Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Clos Du Val Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005


In the cellar, I'd noticed a fair amount of sediment forming in this 375ml bottle, and decided it was time to open it. The flavors were very much in tact, and it showcased classic Napa cab bouquet and terroir, along with some spice and an especially delightful--if slight--scent of cedar. We tried it alongside a Geyser Peak cabernet, from Alexander Valley, and both the body and the nose of this latter wine paled in comparison to the Clos Du Val.

Presentation: ****
Nose: *****
Complexity: ****
Value: ***

Overall: ****