Clos Du Val Wine Company

Originally planted in 1970, Napa Valley’s Clos Du Val Wine Company is home to four varietals planted over three vineyards in two appellations. When originally planted, the winery only grew Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Zinfandel but began planting Pinot Noir in Carneros in 1981.
The winery made a name for itself right off the bat when their 1972 Cabernet Sauvignon was chosen as a participant in the now famous 1976 Paris tasting. This tasting placed well known French labels against a number of Californian wines. The wine did very well, beating out a number of French cabernets, but really proved its strength in the 1986 and 2006 rematches. In the 10th anniversary rematch, Clos Du Val took first place, followed by a slight fall in 2006, still beating out a number of Bordeauxs. The winery now produces three tiers of each of their wines: Classic, Reserve and Flagship. Tastings are available daily onsite with a variety of tasting and tour options. Check out their website for further information.