Clos du Val Estate Merlot 2016
Clos du Val Estate Merlot 2016
Clos Du Val farms 350 acres of estate vineyards in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, Carneros, and Yountville sub-appellations. The winery also continues to craft wines of balance and complexity, showcasing fruit from the outstanding terrier on which the estate lies.
The 2016 Estate Merlot opens with a holiday spice aroma that layers over a hint of menthol. Flavors of red cherry, graham cracker, and candied fruit dance on the palate with a silky, smooth mouthfeel. The wine’s solid tannin structure melts away slowly leaving a refreshing fruit finish.
Quote: "Offers a plush texture, with concentrated Asian spice and dark chocolate notes to the dark plum and cherry pastry flavors. The creamy finish features cocoa powder accents. 90 Points" Wine Spectator
ABV: 14.8%