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Stags Leap District · Napa Valley · Napa
Clos Du Val
Founded in 1972 by Bernard Portet and the Goelet family, now led by third-generation owner Olav Goelet.
4.6(305)
Known forCabernetBordeaux BlendsHistoric EstateDog-FriendlyRetrospective TastingsFood Pairing
About Clos Du Val
Clos du Val's fifty-plus years of family leadership across three generations might seem like a long time. Still, set against the grand arc of wine's rich history, it is only a drop in the barrel. With any intergenerational endeavor, there are the twin tasks of preserving and persevering.
Why Visit Clos Du Val
The Retrospective Decade Tasting pours 10-, 20-, and 30-year library releases alongside current vintages, demonstrating how Bordeaux-inspired Stags Leap District wines age. Yettalil, a blended expression of their estate, anchors the Past, Present, Future tasting in a secluded cabana on the property.
- Retrospective Decade Tasting pours 10-, 20-, and 30-year library wines ($125)
- Third-generation owner Olav Goelet oversees operations
- Bernard Portet founded the winery in 1972 with the Goelet family
- Yettalil tasting takes place in a secluded cabana on the estate
- Hirondelle House hosts the $75 current release tasting
The Setting
Hirondelle House serves as the main tasting venue, a structure named for the French word for swallow, where windows frame vineyard rows that stretch toward the eastern hills of Stags Leap District. Bernard Portet chose this site in 1972 after feeling cold air rush through the car window of his borrowed Dodge Charger as he drove south on Silverado Trail. The cabana used for the Yettalil tasting sits apart from the main building, a walk through vines that leads to a more private setting.
The Tasting Experience
Hirondelle House Tasting runs $75 for current releases, poured by estate hosts who trace how Portet's Bordeaux approach shaped fifty years of winemaking here. The Retrospective Decade Tasting ($125) sets older vintages against newer ones, paired with artisan cheeses that help clarify how tannin and fruit shift across decades. For $100, Past, Present, Future Yettalil Tasting moves outdoors to the cabana, where a library pour and the current vintage show different stages of the estate blend.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Hirondelle House Tasting
$75Enjoy a selection of our current release wines in our Hirondelle House, guided by one of our knowledgeable estate hosts. Here you’ll learn about the history of Clos du Val, our Bordeaux-inspired wines, and the terroir we’re proud to call home. Accompanied by a seasonal dip and fresh Sourdough.
60 minReservation Required
Past, Present, Future Yettalil Tasting
$100Embark on an immersive exploration of Yettalil, a blended expression of our Stags Leap District estate. Take a stroll out to our secluded cabana where you’ll taste an elegant library wine and our current release before being guided to our cellar for a barrel tasting of a future vintage. Accompanied by a selection of local artisan cheese & charcuterie.
90 minReservation Required
Retrospective Decade Tasting
$125Featuring iconic 10, 20, 30-year releases, explore the evolution of our Bordeaux-inspired winemaking style and the unmistakable age-worthiness of Clos du Val wines. Accompanied by a selection of artisan cheese & charcuterie.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
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Wine list. (5)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estate Cabernet Franc It was only a matter of time before we crafted a wine that allowed Cabernet Franc to shine. A favorite of Clos du Val enthusiasts and devotées, our Estate Cabernet Franc is a true insider’s favorite. | Cabernet Franc | 2023 | $125 | |
Cabernet Sauvignon Enjoy a drop of history in your glass. In every vintage since 1972, we have crafted our Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley. More than a wine, it is our story. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $60 | |
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon A wine focused on the unique traits of our Hirondelle Estate since our very first vintage, Clos du Val’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is shared with visitors to our estate and our members. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $150 | |
Yettalil A tribute to our founding matriarch, Henrietta Goelet, Yettalil is the fullest expression of our Stags Leap District Estate. A blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is supported by Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. | Red Blend | 2022 | $200 |
Estate Cabernet Franc
It was only a matter of time before we crafted a wine that allowed Cabernet Franc to shine. A favorite of Clos du Val enthusiasts and devotées, our Estate Cabernet Franc is a true insider’s favorite.
Cabernet Franc2023
Cabernet Sauvignon
Enjoy a drop of history in your glass. In every vintage since 1972, we have crafted our Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley. More than a wine, it is our story.
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
A wine focused on the unique traits of our Hirondelle Estate since our very first vintage, Clos du Val’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is shared with visitors to our estate and our members.
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
Yettalil
A tribute to our founding matriarch, Henrietta Goelet, Yettalil is the fullest expression of our Stags Leap District Estate. A blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is supported by Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.
Red Blend2022
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Clos Du Val, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~10 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~15 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~16 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~16 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~24 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~26 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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