Clos Du Val Winery

Clos du Val Winery is a Napa Valley estate rooted in old-world traditions and guided by family, with a pioneering spirit that has remained unchanged since its founding in 1972. The winery's Bordeaux roots are evident in its pursuit of harmony between the vineyard, winemaking, and the senses, as exemplified by its flagship Hirondelle Vineyard in the Stags Leap District AVA. Clos du Val's story is an epic love affair between John and Henrietta Goelet, who shared a passion for French wines and global travel, with family ties to Bordeaux's Barton & Guestier wine merchants. The winery's reputation was cemented by its inaugural 1972 Cabernet Sauvignon, which topped French wines in the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris blind tasting and took first place in the rematch ten years later. Today, Clos du Val farms two estate vineyards in the Stags Leap District and Yountville AVAs, providing a world-class palette of Bordeaux varietals for its expert winemaking team to craft exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. Visitors can experience the winery's culture and wine through tastings, tours, and events, with the opportunity to explore the estate vineyards and learn about its farming practices, which prioritize agriculture as a core aspect of its identity.

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