95 Points Tasting Panel
Aged in stainless steel and neutral French oak, this wine made with 17% Sémillon exudes focused aromas of lime zest, basil, and green tea. Floral tones venture across the palate on a tightrope of acidity. Honeysuckle, candied ginger, and lemongrass are streamlined on the salty, stony finish.
93 Points Vinous
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Estate is superb. Ample and textured, with fine balance, the 2023 dazzles from start to finish. Lemon peel, mint, white pepper and a kiss of French oak build nicely. Tropical overtones from the inclusion of Sauvignon Musqué in this blend add an attractive exotic flair.
93 Points James Suckling
This shows beautiful texture, with sliced grapefruit, pears, flowers and hints of fennel. Medium-bodied, dry and crisp, with crushed stone notes. Shows the beauty of well-made sauvignon blanc. A blend of 83% sauvignon blanc and 17% semillion.
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
Lush and exuberant aromatics of lemongrass and pineapple are lifted in the palate by a refreshing salted accent and dried grasses. Bursting acidity with a silken texture carries this wine into a lengthy finish.
92 Points Jeb Dunnuck
From the Riverbend Vineyard and aged in 60% new oak, the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Estate has a light gold hue and classic varietal aromatics of bright citrus, grapefruit, and minty, sappy herbs. It's bright, refreshing, and racy on the palate, with good acidity, medium body, and a great finish.
91 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend of 83% Sauvignon Blanc and 17% Sémillon, Clos du Val's 2023 Sauvignon Blanc displays pungent hints of boxwood along with scents of passion fruit and lime. Only medium-bodied on the palate, it's rather linear compared to many Napa Sauvignon Blancs, focused and refreshing at the expense of some textural richness.
91 Points Wine Spectator
Sleek and aromatic, with white pepper, ginger, honeysuckle and lemon blossom notes that complement the vibrant pomelo and yuzu flavors at the core, plus a hint of sea salt. Impressive for its purity and length. Drink now. 2,255 cases made.
