#29 – Wine Enthusiast 100: The Best Wines of 2024

Opening with complex aromas of blackberry, blue plum, violet, and a hint of fresh herbs, this Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant and expressive. On the palate, notes of cherry, dark chocolate, cassis, and toasted almonds are intertwined with fresh acidity, supple tannins, and a long, smooth finish.

Clos du Val was born from a simple dream: to make the best Bordeaux-style wines in the world, and to do so outside of France. In 1972, after years of global exploration, founding winemaker Bernard Portet discovered his perfect site in the Stags Leap District. He named it “Clos du Val,” or “vineyard within the valley.” Now entering their generation of family ownership, Clos du Val is proud to produce strikingly elegant, enticingly fresh, and remarkably ageable wines.