Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Merlot

8.815 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

When Clos du Bois was founded in 1974, Sonoma County was better known for its prunes, walnuts and dairy farms than for its wine grapes. Dark ruby with aromas of black fruit with spicy herb notes. On the palate black cherry and blackberry flavors with toasty oak, cacao and some sweet spice. This full body wine had soft tannins and finished with earthy toasty oak. Good value!

When Clos du Bois was founded in 1974, Sonoma County was better known for its prunes, walnuts and dairy farms than for its wine grapes. Dark ruby with aromas of black fruit with spicy herb notes. On the palate black cherry and blackberry flavors with toasty oak, cacao and some sweet spice. This full body wine had soft tannins and finished with earthy toasty oak. Good value!

Jan 15th, 2018
Greg Helmer

Maybe should have opened this sooner than 8 years — and my cellar is fine thank you. It’s rich and balanced but an unpleasant sour taste. There’s not enough to ruin the merlot classiness. It’s just not an elegant drink.

Maybe should have opened this sooner than 8 years — and my cellar is fine thank you. It’s rich and balanced but an unpleasant sour taste. There’s not enough to ruin the merlot classiness. It’s just not an elegant drink.

Dec 4th, 2021
Jennifer Steinfurth Wells

Nice bottle of wine with good flavor!

Nice bottle of wine with good flavor!

Jan 21st, 2018
Anthony Forney

Yeah, this is Merlot, on Chardonnay. I was told it's to be discontinued, then retroed in 2019 so i bought it. It's Merlot

Yeah, this is Merlot, on Chardonnay. I was told it's to be discontinued, then retroed in 2019 so i bought it. It's Merlot

Jan 27th, 2017
Charles Richards

Blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, tremendous value!

Blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, tremendous value!

Nov 2nd, 2016
Anthony Lombardo

Anthony had this 8 years ago

Anthony had this 8 years ago

Dec 26th, 2016
John Howard

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Aug 29th, 2017
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Jun 13th, 2017
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Mar 18th, 2017