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Date Printed: 6/20/2013
Clos du Val Merlot 2006
Clos du Val Merlot 2006
 (search item no. 99949)
Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
PRICE ON 6/20/2013: $19.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2008 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
2003 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Dark ruby in color with a garnet center, the 2006 Merlot offers aromas of black fruit, black olives, dried herbs and cassis. This full bodied wine is packed with intense black fruit flavors, as well as notes of spice, forest floor and a hint of toast. The mouthfeel is rich, with a solid middle and a silky, lingering finish. Enjoy this Merlot with braised short ribs and grilled meats.
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About Clos du Val Wine Co.:

 Clos Du Val Winery, founded in 1972 has firmly established its label among the world's finest. President and winemaker Bernard Portet, raised in the Bordeaux region of France, creates wines that harmoniously marry French elegance with rich Napa Valley fruit. Following the Chateau concept that world class wines are produced from the finest grapes, Clos Du Val has 130 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel in the Stags Leap District and 140 acres of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the cooler Carneros region of Napa Valley.