About Clos Du Val
Clos du Val is a family-led Stags Leap District estate founded in 1972 and known for a Bordeaux-inspired approach to Napa Valley wine. The visitor experience takes place at Hirondelle House, a contemporary hospitality setting designed to stay connected to the surrounding estate. Cabanas, a sunny patio and the cooler cellar provide several possible environments for a hosted tasting.
Cabernet Sauvignon is central to the winery's identity, joined by other estate and Napa Valley wines. A guided current-release tasting explains the family story, the Stags Leap District and the way Clos du Val approaches balance and aging. Seasonal food additions such as a dip with fresh sourdough give the experience a culinary element without turning the property into a restaurant.
The winery currently welcomes guests Thursday through Monday. Reservations are encouraged, while walk-ins may be accommodated when seating and staffing allow. Every visitor must be at least 21 years old. The experience selected determines whether guests sit in a cabana, on the patio or in the cellar, and private groups can arrange more customized formats.
Hirondelle House offers a polished but relaxed alternative to the region's cave-heavy or highly formal estates. Outdoor seating keeps the visit connected to the vineyard landscape, while the cellar provides a quieter option. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are permitted outdoors, but that policy should not be extended to indoor spaces or every private experience.
Clos du Val works well for adult couples and small groups building a Silverado Trail itinerary. It is accessible enough for first-time visitors while offering meaningful history for serious Cabernet drinkers. Confirm the exact day, time, seating area and food inclusion before arrival. Guests traveling with a dog should reserve an outdoor-compatible experience and have a backup plan for extreme heat or rain.
The 1986 Judgment of Paris rematch winner: Bernard Portet's French-accented Stags Leap estate since 1972.
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Judgment pedigree,the 1972 Cab won the 1986 rematch.
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Bernard Portet,Bordeaux upbringing shaped the style.
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Hirondelle House,the tasting room overlooks estate vines.
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Stags Leap ground,the district's silk-and-iron Cabernet.
"Wino Notion likes the range of settings within Hirondelle House. A visitor can enjoy a cabana, patio or cellar tasting while exploring a winery whose Stags Leap history reaches back to 1972."
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Featured Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Clos du Val Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 · Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
The estate-grown Stags Leap District bottling, reviewed by Wine Enthusiast.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Clos du Val Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 · Napa Valley
The winery's broader Napa Valley-appellation Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Clos du Val Yettalil
2021 · Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
A flagship proprietary red retailing around $200, featured as a 'Wine of the Week' by The Times Weekly.
Current/recent releases confirmed via Wine.com, Wine Enthusiast, and The Times Weekly listings plus the winery's own site, July 2026; exact tasting-room bottle pricing is not published online.
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Past, Present, Future: Yettalil Immersion Tasting
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