Score another win for Clos du Val’s current releases! This well knit Pinot Noir delivers raspberry, cherry and a touch of rhubarb with interwoven brown spice and light mocha note. It has sufficient backbone for some aging, and a few years will calm the oak notes a bit. Decant and serve with something a little on the gamey side.
Clos du Val, Carneros (California) Pinot Noir 2013
By Rich Cook