2023 Clos du Val Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, USA (375ml HALF BOTTLE)

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

Fresh aromas of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and pineapple leap from the glass in this vibrant yet complex Sauvignon Blanc. Bright acidity and crisp minerality frame the palate with lingering flavors of white nectarine, lemongrass, apricot, and tangerine

TASTING NOTES:

This shows beautiful texture, with sliced grapefruit, pears, flowers and hints of fennel. Medium-bodied, dry and crisp, with crushed stone notes. Shows the beauty of well-made sauvignon blanc. A blend of 83% sauvignon blanc and 17% semillion.

– James Suckling, 93 pts.

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Estate is superb. Ample and textured, with fine balance, the 2023 dazzles from start to finish. Lemon peel, mint, white pepper and a kiss of French oak build nicely. Tropical overtones from the inclusion of Sauvignon Musqu in this blend add an attractive exotic flair.

– Vinous, 93 pts.

Lush and exuberant aromatics of lemongrass and pineapple are lifted in the palate by a refreshing salted accent and dried grasses. Bursting acidity with a silken texture carries this wine into a lengthy finish.

– Wine Enthusiast, 92 pts.

A blend of 83% Sauvignon Blanc and 17% Smillon, Clos du Val’s 2023 Sauvignon Blanc displays pungent hints of boxwood along with scents of passion fruit and lime. Only medium-bodied on the palate, it’s rather linear compared to many Napa Sauvignon Blancs, focused and refreshing at the expense of some textural richness.

– Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 91 pts.