Shafer Vineyards 2017 Napa Valley TD-9 2016 Napa Stags Leap District One Point Five Continuing on with my Shafer Vineyards visit, see my November 6, 2019 review of their 2017 Napa Carneros Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay and 2016 Napa Relentless together with some of its history. Keep checking back with SippingFineWine.com as I recently made a trip to Napa during 2019 harvest, visited several wineries, tasted some great wines, and met some outstanding individuals. I’ll continue to report on my discoveries. Shafer Vineyards also has a “Mailing List” you can join in order to purchase their wines and also get on the waiting list on…
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Clos Du Val 2010 Stags Leap District Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Clos Du Val, French for “small vineyard estate of a small valley,” was founded in 1972 in the now legendary Stags Leap District of Napa Valley by Franco-American entrepreneur John Goelet. After a worldwide search to purchase vineyard properties from which to craft world-class wines, 150 acres in Stags Leap and 180 acres in Carneros were chosen, solidifying Clos Du Val’s iconic stature and formidable place in Napa Valley history. Today, Winemaker Kristy Melton, handcrafts wines to reflect the classic style, finesse and grace Clos Du Val is known for. The Three Graces, Splendor, Mirth and Joy have adorned Clos…