Clos Du Val Yettalil Napa Valley (750ML)

93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com: "The flagship here and based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec, 5% Carmenere, and 3% Merlot, the 2022 Red Blend Yettalil offers classic ripe, perfumed aromatics of red and black fruit, chocolate, incense, and spicy, savory nuances. It's rich and full-bodied, with a plump, rounded style, velvety tannins, and a good finish. It's an impeccably made 2022 to drink over the coming 10-12 years. Drink 2025-2036." 12/25

94 Points, Antonio Galloni, Antonio Galloni: "The 2022 Yettalil, the estate's top wine, is superb. Elegant, silky and refined, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend offers lovely balance and plenty of class. This is a fine effort for the year. Pretty floral and spice notes lend nuance to this sophisticated, polished offering" 12/24

93 Points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter: "The most complete wine from Clos du Val’s 2022 vintage releases, Yettalil is a beautifully structured and refined expression. Lacy acidity frames crunchy red fruit, black cassis, and a fresh layer of crème de menthe, while firm, graphite-laced tannins provide a solid backbone. Fragrant rose petals and coriander cream add intrigue, leading to a lengthy, spice-tinged finish. A polished, expressive wine with elegance and depth." 01/25

93 Points, Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Sourced from the estate's Hirondelle Vineyard, the 2022 Yettalil Red Wine is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec, 5% Carménère and 3% Merlot. Aromas of ripe cherries mingle with scents of menthol and hints of pencil shavings on the nose, while this medium to full-bodied wine is supple, even creamy at first, slowly fanning out across the palate and showing a bit more tannic structure before finishing long, mouthwatering and harmonious." 02/25