Albariño from Napa, you ask? Yeah, it’s a thing. A delicious thing.
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Eighty-Four 2018 Albariño
categories: Booze, Winery Reviews
Tag: Napa
Clos du Val 2016 Pinot Noir
As much as I like Carneros Pinot Noir from the Sonoma side, I have hesitations about the Pinot that comes from the Napa side. (Hm…are there wine gangs?) I find that in many cases Napa PN is a little…crunchier, if you will? But in any event, I rather liked this one. So it just goes to show you it’s not necessarily all about terroir, but how a winemaker chooses to showcase the fruit as well.
Clos du Val 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
What’s up Napa Cab? You’re not always easy to drink straight out of the bottle. Except when you are….
Clos Du Val 2017 Chardonnay
I’m definitely getting pickier about my Chardonnays. Too much oak influence, too much ML, and you lose me with one whiff. But this one, this one is pretty well balanced…
Clos Du Val 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
This post is brought to you by the pickiest Sauvignon Blanc drinker. 