Clos du Soleil's signature red is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec (44/40/10/3/3%).
It delivers earthy blackberry and black cherry aromas surrounded by coffee, sweet brown spices, plumcake and vanilla. It has a solid backbone - great structure with fruit supported with espresso beans and spice. Nice finesse and evolution in the glass. Don't expect cookie-cutter red blend but one you can put in the cellar for 5-7 years if desired.
Pair with hearty pasta dishes, aged cheeses, grilled meats and roasted root vegetables.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 9th, 2013

Brooding, toasted, balance.
Clos du Soleil's Celestiale red is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
It delivers a brooding nose of rich chocolate, espresso, wild black berries, toasted spice and dried herbs. The colour is starting to turn slightly to brick, it is a leaner style than I remember of previous vintages. The fruit is somewhat tangy with tart red plums and red currents with tobacco. Good overall balance and persistence but aging quickly - drink now.
Pair: Hearty pasta dishes, aged cheeses, grilled meats and roasted root vegetables.
©copyright 2015 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - October 30th, 2015

Plush, balance, spice .
Clos du Soleil's Celestiale red is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
Plush smoked cherry, rich mocha, spice and leqthery aromas are doled out with exuberance. It has great balance is has plenty of spice but is starting to show its some age. Likely best to drink now rather than hold for too much longer.
Pair: Hearty pasta dishes, aged cheeses, grilled meats and roasted root vegetables.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 30th, 2017

Expressive, supple, harmonious .
Clos du Soleil's estate Celestiale red, is a blend of 44% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. It was matured for 15 months (13% new) in French oak.
The 2021 has quite a bit less Cabernet Sauvignon by comparison.
It delivers cocoa and forest berries, brown sweet spices and wild herbs. Sweet summer berry and spice flavours lead the palate. It's a supple, harmonious and expressive red to pair with hearty pasta dishes, aged cheeses, grilled meats and roasted root vegetables.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 17th, 2025

Expressive, supple, harmonious .
Clos du Soleil's estate Celestiale red, is a blend of 55% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec and 7% Petit Verdot. It was matured for 15 months in French oak.
Expect notes of chocolate and spice, leather and vanilla, mocha, pencil shavings, cassis, vanilla and purple berries. It's fresh and supple elegant and harmonious with expressive fruit in the mouth.
Pair: Hearty pasta dishes, aged cheeses, grilled meats and roasted root vegetables.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 11th, 2023