Clos Du Val

At the heart of Clos du Val is an epic love story. Wine, after all, is a product of passion and ours is the passion project of John and Henrietta Goelet. It started in the early 1970's in France. This young couple were world travelers, patrons of the arts and entrepreneurs who adored the wine culture of France and dreamt of founding a winery outside the insular world of the French wine industry, and sharing their love for French-style wines with the world. The idea was a daring one at the time, however, they took a chance and along with winemaker, Bernard Portet, started their search to find a place they could grow Cabernet Sauvignon that would rival the world's best. The world search took two years, ultimately leading them to the Napa Valley, before it was a world-class wine region. Soon, early vintages were turning the heads at top competitions in France and the U.S.

Over the last half century, Clos du Val has seen three generations of Goelet Family ownership. The winery is now held by John and Henrietta's six grandchildren, including our Head of Winegrowing and Chairman, Olav Goelet. It is a Napa Valley icon with a rich history, amazing wines, peaceful gathering areas, patios and olive tree grove hosting intimate groups and large gatherings.