2023 Winter Estate Update
Despite a downpour of rain and even a glimpse of snow in the Stags Leap District, we've had a wonderful winter season here at Clos du Val. Luckily, our vines are still dormant, so this cold weather isn't hurting…
50th Anniversary Blanc de Noirs with Latkes
Original recipe by Chef Helen Goelet, one of Clos du Val’s third-generation owners. A simply delicious holiday classic, enjoy the salty, rich, fatty flavors and crispy textures of this canape alongside our crisp and fresh 50th Anniversary Blanc de Noirs.…
2021 Sauvignon Blanc with Grilled Mushroom Skewers
Original recipe by Chef Helen Goelet, one of Clos du Val’s third-generation owners. Full of savory umami and sweet caramelization, these little bites bring out the delicate saline minerality lurking in our beautifully acidic yet tropical Sauvignon Blanc. Serves 6-8…
Harvest Q&A with Carmel and Ryan
As the 2022 Harvest approaches, we sat down with our Winemaker, Carmel Greenberg and our Viticulture Manager, Ryan Decker to get the inside scoop on a day in the life and find out how they survive harvest season. CARMEL Q: DO…
Seared Scallops with Coconut Creamed Corn, Sweet Peas, and a Mango-Lime Relish
Our fresh and vibrant 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect match for all things seafood. This original recipe by Chef Helen Goelet is a beautiful meal to share at your next al fresco lunch or dinner. Serves 4 Serve with:…
Stags Leap Selections
Remember when our winemaking team began blending sessions for our 2021 wines? Since then, winemaker Carmel Greenberg and assistant winemaker J.P. Pierce have tasted through various potential blends made from barrel samples. They started with our flagship Napa Valley Cabernet,…
Rolling out the Green Carpet
With the 2022 growing season well underway, our vines are steadily growing and berries are just beginning to form. It’s an exciting time in the vineyards as we set the stage for harvest. This week, our vineyard crew is…
The Business of Blending
Blending is a quintessential part of Clos du Val's signature winemaking style, but the mechanics of blending upwards of 1000 barrels at a time is not as simple it may sound. A few weeks ago, we talked to…
Hello, Merlot!
You’ll often hear us talk about our Hirondelle Vineyard in Stags Leap District (the home of our winery since 1972 and the site of the Hirondelle House), but we also farm another estate property just a few miles north in the Yountville…
2019 Yettalil: The Inaugural Vintage of an Icon
50 years ago, an entrepreneurial American living in France challenged a young French winemaker to travel the globe and find the best vineyard site in the world. After two years of adventures, that winemaker found a little corner of the…
