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Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005

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APPELLATION: Napa Valley COMPOSITION: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot FERMENTATION: closed-top tanks with pumpovers; 25 days with skin contact AGING: 17 months in French oak barrels, 25% new ACID: 6.0 g/L pH: 3.65 ALCOHOL: 13.5% SOIL TYPE: gravelly clay loams AGE OF VINES: average of 12 years old HARVESTED: September 22 - October24, 2005 BOTTLING: July 2007 PRODUCTION: 40,000 cases produced RELEASE DATE: April 2008 Early budbreak in February was followed by a cool March and April with above-average rainfall. A heat spike in May actually burned some leaves, but the quality of the fruit was not affected. June was cool again, with the highest rainfall in history. Vineyards on heavy ground suffered with excessive vigor and extremely high mildew pressure. July and August were cool, but August 29 to 31 were extremely hot and caused some Pinot Noir dehydration and vine stress. The first week in September was unusually cool again. Then the Indian summer began and continued into November. Harvest started August 29 with Sauvignon Blanc and finished October 24 with Cabernet Sauvignon. In general, the wines are exceptional, with ripe flavors and very well balanced acids and tannins. An excellent Clos Du Val year.

Region: USA » California » Napa » Rutherford

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Color: Red

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

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Clos Du Val:

From France to California In 1970, American businessman John Goelet sent off French-born winemaker Bernard Portet on a mission to find new territory to grow world-class wines. In 1972, they co-founded Clos Du Val in the Stags Leap district of Napa Valley. The name means "small estate of a small valley". The estate is situated amongst 150-acres of vines beneath the famous palisades of Stags Leap, known for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In 1973, Clos Du Val became one of the first wineries to stake a claim on the finest hillside terroir in Carneros, now recognized for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and today farms 180 acres for its estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Clos Du Val's old-world approach to winemaking combined with extraordinary Napa Valley fruit established Clos Du Val's tradition of classic estate wines with balance, elegance, complexity and longevity. Bernard's inagural 1972 vintage was one of only six California Cabernets selected for the legendary Judgement of Paris tasting. The same vintage took first place in a rematch ten years later, proving that Clos Du Val wines stand the test of time. Today, winemaker John Clews runs day-to-day winery and vineyards operations, working closely with vineyard manager Al Wagner to farm the land gently and sustainably. Once the grapes are harvested, John and Bernard make blending decisions together to produce a renowned portfolio of wines which are truly expressive of the terroir from which they came. Read less

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jternes

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03/15/2009

Full bodied - not particularly memorable

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Philip James

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03/16/2009

Lots of eucalyptus and menthol to start, this is some real solid Napa Cab. Lots of minerality and menthol to play counterpoint to the rich fruitiness. There's great fruit - plums, figs and blackcurrent which leads to tobacco notes. The finish is still tight and the wine will age over time.

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Philip James

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03/22/2009

Light fragrant nose, cherry, leather nice. Acidic, tart finish. Blueberry. Rose petals. Enjoyed at Strip House with a nice Ribeye

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lamarr

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05/28/2009

Deep ruby color. Black currants on the nose, with some blackberry qualities on the palate. Nice tight finish. Should be excellent from 2012-2017.

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sufdog420

01/09/2010

Very smooth and quickly changing opening. Predominent current and a rather interesting smooth finish. I would buy this again. Good for a house wine.

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kaamoss

06/23/2009

There's really nothing special or unique about this wine, just a solid choice for a cab. I had this pair with grilled rib eye steaks and they go together great. The only thing that's negative for me about this wine is that it's really spicy on the back, almost like an Argentinian wine. Overtones of berry and tobacco, I've had this a few times now and it's always been solid.

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Adam NY

11/26/2009

Enjoyable with steak, full bodied. Recommended by Strip House as they were out of the Clos du Bois. Upgrade!

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05/17/2010

This young wine will benefit from several years in the cellar, but if you drink it now, decant it for a few hours before serving. That will at least give the tannins some chance to breathe and soften, revealing the complex flavors of currants, blackberries, cassis, olive tapenade and sweet oak. - S.H.

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10/15/2009

Deep purple-black in color, the 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays aromas of black currant, cassis and spice. This powerful, full bodied wine is packed with the richflavors of ripe dark fruit. Tannins are silky and smooth, resulting in a seamless yet intense wine of structure and balance. Enjoy this wine now, or age it for an additional 5-10 years.

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11/25/2009

WE: 89 Points

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01/17/2009

Wine Tasting NotesThis intense, complex Cabernet Sauvignon depicts a black color in the core of the glass, as well as layers of purple hues toward the perimeter. The nose exudes aromas of rich black currant fruit, followed by a hint of toast. Flavors of black fruit dominate the palate and lead to a full-bodied, powerful wine that is well-centered and leaves an exceptionally long finish. True to Clos Du Vals winemaking style, this classic Cabernet Sauvignon yearns to be enjoyed with a filet mignon of equal quality.

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