2023 Clos du Val Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA (1.5L MAGNUM) 250ml On the palate it is

On the palate it is fruity and firm with flavors of cassis

So drinkable now

with spicy clove lingering on the finish

and the short distance to the Pacific Ocean as well as the seriously high elevation

This has to be the best Cheval des Andes I've tried so far

2023 Clos du Val Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA (1.5L MAGNUM) 250ml On the palate it isWINEMAKER'S NOTES: 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. TASTING NOTES: Refined and earth driven, showing tightly wound black fruit aromas with underlying notes of graphite, bitter