2000
Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
Napa Valley
Bernard Portet's original winemaking tenets of balance, elegance and complexity still guide Clos Du Val's winemaking pursuits today, including this oak-aged Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine's deep, almost inky-black color is marked wiht a puplish hue. The concentrated nose has a balanced blend of dark fruits, bell pepper and toasty oak. Flavors of blackberries an black currant lead to an expansive mid-palate, with a lovely integration of acid and wood complimenting the fruit. The velevety tanning and great length demonstrate why the classics are always in style.