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Clos du Val Wine Co.

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Crafting fresh and elegant Bordeaux-inspired wines from our family-owned estate in the heart of Stags Leap District since 1972.
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Stewardship is our guiding principle. It cannot be encompassed in one single action; it is reflected in how we care for our land, how we manage our water, how we operate, and how we plan for the future. Every decision is rooted in intention. ⁠ ⁠ Our goal doesn't end with producing great wines today; it guides us forward, ensuring the land thrives for generations to come.⁠ ⁠ 📸: @shotswithmike⁠ by @closduval
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5 months ago
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Three figures. One enduring idea of what wine can be. ⁠ ⁠ When our founder, John Goelet, acquired a 1624 bronze sculpture of the Three Graces by Georg Petel, he saw in them something that transcended their mythological origins. Harbringers of beauty, grace, and mirth, the graces embodied what wine meant to him. So, when he founded Clos du Val in 1972, he chose them as our icon—three muses to guide the spirit in every bottle to come. ⁠ ⁠ More than 50 years later, The Graces continue to guide us and evolve alongside us. They appear across our wines, works of art rather than a logo. And now, on Table Wine, they're unwound, relaxed, in motion, and ready to gather. ⁠ ⁠ A symbol rooted in our past, the Three Graces carry forward an idea of wine that is still very much our own. by @closduval
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2 days ago
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Our 2026 fruit has all come in at Hirondelle Estate. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team for working with such care, patience, and determination through an unprecedented harvest season. ⁠ ⁠ "Our 2026 wines look very promising! Most of the whites have finished fermenting and are starting to show beautiful complexity and texture with citrus, tropical, and stone fruit aromatics. The reds have great color this year with fine tannins and elegant structure." - Carmel Greenberg, winemaker. ⁠ ⁠ There's plenty of work ahead, but we're all thrilled to have our fruit home and beginning its next chapter in the cellar. The best is yet to come. ⁠ by @closduval
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6 days ago
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Our annual Harvest Farmers Market returns this Sunday, October 4th!⁠ ⁠ Bringing together local farmers, artisans, and chefs, this gathering celebrates the community that surrounds us. Enjoy a seasonal lunch across three chef-led stations, live music, and newly released wines alongside rare library vintages poured from large-format bottles.⁠ ⁠ Browse our local vendors with a custom Clos du Val tote bag in hand, and take home a beautiful floral bouquet handcrafted by @MelodyRayeFlowers 💐⁠ ⁠ Grab your tickets through the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ 📷️ @elideyseguraphoto by @closduval
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9 days ago
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Fresh. Balanced. Blended.⁠ ⁠ Just as it was in 1972. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 📸: @shotswithmike by @closduval
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13 days ago
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Our grandparents lived by these tenants. We're honored to keep leading by their example. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 📸: @shotswithmike by @closduval
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14 days ago
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We're honored to invite you to raise a glass to one of wine's most iconic moments alongside the wineries that participated in the historic 1976 Judgment of Paris. Hosted at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars on October 11th, experience the rare opportunity to enjoy wines from the eight Napa Valley estates involved in the 1976 Judgement of Paris. ⁠ ⁠ Guests will taste through sixteen exceptional wines accompanied by curated canapés from another Napa Valley stalwart: the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, the team behind some of the country's most celebrated restaurants. ⁠ ⁠ Join us to celebrate the legacy that helped shape Napa Valley's place on the world stage. Head to our link in bio for more information. ⁠ ⁠ 📹️: @stagsleapwinecellars by @closduval
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23 days ago
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In 2018, Olav Goelet asked founding winemaker Bernard Portet if there was a wine he regretted not crafting during his time at the helm of Clos du Val. His response was a Grand Vin: a blend that captured the essence of the estate, reflected through the vintage. ⁠ ⁠ Our Grand Vin, Yettalil is the heart of Clos du Val made tangible. Through the skilled lens of Winemaker Carmel Greenberg, each vintage brings together the same grapes in varying composition: a cohesive expression of Hirondelle Estate that tells a story of continuity and change. An estate-driven wine grounded in philosophy, never defined by a single varietal. ⁠ ⁠ Shaped by our terroir in the Napa Valley, our wines unveil a sense of place rooted in the Stags Leap District. Under Carmel’s direction, Yettalil is the culmination of a million moments in the vineyard and cellar, all revealed when you pull the cork. ⁠ ⁠ We’re honored to share the 2023 vintage with you. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 📹️: @shotswithmike by @closduval
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a month ago
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Harvest is our busiest season, but it's also our favorite. ⁠ ⁠ We hope you'll join us on Sunday, October 4th for our annual Harvest Farmers Market, a celebration of the season at its most abundant. ⁠ ⁠ This year, we're thrilled to welcome an incredible group of local farmers and artisans:⁠ @goldridgeorganicfarms⁠ @melodyrayeflowers⁠ @covetnapa⁠ @gerardzhoneybees⁠ @rizaplants⁠ @charsawfarms⁠ @goldensunsetcandlesco⁠ @napabookmine⁠ @katyassourdough⁠ @mayabaumandesign⁠ @GNSWoodworks and more! ⁠ ⁠ Little ones are welcome, too! Kid's Passes include lunch and a hands-on terrarium workshop with our friends at @rizaplants 🌱⁠ ⁠ Reserve your tickets through the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ 📷️ @elideyseguraphoto⁠ by @closduval
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a month ago
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The heart of summer is slipping away, but we're holding onto its spirit as long as we can. That means keeping our wines chilled and ready, eating peaches over the sink, and making sure our grill is prepped and ready to fire. ⁠ ⁠ What are you opening this weekend? ⁠ 📸: @toddwilliamsusa ⁠ by @closduval
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a month ago
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We believe in the blended expression. Much like our wines, our estate is defined by the sum of its parts. Seven distinct vineyard districts, each with its own personality, history, and purpose, come together to create the elegant, balanced wines that have defined Clos du Val for more than fifty years. Thoughtfully named, each district tells a chapter of our story. Scroll to learn more. In 1972, Bernard Portet discovered Hirondelle Estate with one arm resting out the window of his car. As he drove south from northern Napa, he felt the temperature suddenly drop as he entered a small, sheltered pocket of the valley. He realized he’d found something special. After two years searching the world’s great wine regions, this was his eureka moment. Today, that site is known as the Eureka District and is home to some of our Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Once a walnut orchard, the Hartley District takes its name from the historic Hartley walnut trees that still line the drive, watched over each season by a chorus of crows. Today, this block is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Once a cattle ranch, the Pasture District reflects the landscape that existed before vines took root. This image was taken during Bernard’s pioneerng scouting mission. Today, it’s our most diverse vineyard block, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and a small parcel of Carmenère. Planted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon, the Palisades District takes its name from the dramatic rock formations of the Vaca Mountains that watch over Hirondelle Estate. These sunlit chiffs radiate warmth onto the vineyard below, creating a warmer microclimate that helps shape the character of our fruit. Innovation has always been part of our story. Named for the pioneering spirit of founders John and Henrietta Goelet and Bernard Portet, the Renegade District was replanted in 2005 with a forward-thinking row orientation and trellis system designed to adapt to a changing climate an uncommon decision at the time. Today, the district is planted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon and continues to produce some of our most exceptional fruit. Named for the cool marine breezes that by @closduval
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We are honored to share that our 2025 Clos du Val Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, was recently awarded 95 points by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. ⁠ ⁠ She noted that the wine "waltzes out with scents of ripe pears, juicy white peaches, and cedar chest, followed by nuances of honeysuckle and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate delivers a silky texture and refreshing line to support the tightly wound orchard fruit flavors, finishing long.” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 95 points. ⁠ ⁠ We'd like to think this photograph captures the feeling of that first sip.⁠ ⁠ 📷️ by @agardenofsorts_ courtesy of @out_inthefield⁠ ⁠ by @closduval
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2 months ago
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