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Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2014 Wine Review

Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2014

Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2014

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $34.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Clos Du Val

Agent: Free House Ontario Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A Zinfandel with great finesse and length. More elegant like Cabernet but still with Zinfandel's vibrant black and purple berry/plums aromas. Lovely. Perfect for BBQ wings and ribs.

Zinfandel food pairings: aged cheddar, grilled duck breast, Italian sausage burgers, cheese pizza.

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This Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2014 was reviewed on October 6, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Big, bold nose of black fruit - plum, prune and blackberry - characteristic of Zinfandel, supported with black cherry, cracked black pepper, dried blueberries and vanilla on the palate. Well integrated layers, lingering mocha on the finish.
From Napa Valley, Clos Du Val (2014) is a vibrant Zinfandel with 20% Petite Sirah giving the wine dark berry, cherry and plum flavours wrapped up with vanilla and wood smoke from oak treatment. Very easy to like and drink. - Community Wine Reviews

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