Jim Sikes

6.2

Wow what a treasure. Complex nose that holds throughout the wine. Elegant handling of all viognier. Not cloying. Full of long lasting flavor. Perfect for our haddock in a Spanish green sauce with toasted garlic. Still savoring my last glass. — 5 years ago

Jim Sikes

8.4

Light cherry berry. Disappointing with food. — 5 years ago

Jim Sikes

8.0

Jim had this 5 years ago

Jim Sikes

9.5

Few wines stop me cold. I've been fortunate to taste many of the best. And I've had other years of Clos du Val. This bottle os 1997 was one of those at its peak and at the right time experiences that got me. Powerful for a restained winery. I'm on to the 3rd hour now and am still excited. It was perfect with lamb osso bucco. So was it before and now after. Hard to say more than wow. Wish I had more. — 6 years ago

Jim Sikes

9.3

What a pleasing food-friendly wine. Fruit with power and balance. — 5 years ago

Jim Sikes

9.3

I’ve had lots of bottles of this wine in different vintages over the years. All have been rewarding. This one stood out. It reached beyond others. Just the right time. Hope I have another one. — 5 years ago

Jim Sikes

8.2

No. — 5 years ago

Jim Sikes

9.1

Jim had this 5 years ago

Jim Sikes

9.5

Wow. Nose. Color. Fruit. Flavor. Tannins. Long. Slight sediment from 97. This was a gem. What a surprise. Hard to find the words. The fragrance had so much complexity. I was absolutely blown away. — 5 years ago

Jim Sikes

9.2

What a fun wine for National Bubbly Day. Lots of bubbles and great color. Ezxellent value. — 6 years ago