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Clos du Val
Clos du Val Review
A Napa Valley mainstay since the early 1970s, this austere winery doesn't seduce you with dramatic architecture or lush grounds. It doesn't have to: the wines, crafted by winemaker John Clews, have a wide following, especially among those who are patient enough to cellar them for a few years. Clews and his team make great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from grapes grown in the nearby Carneros region, but Clos du Val's real claim to fame is its intense reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, made with fruit from the Stags Leap District. The few picnic tables, in a peaceful olive grove, fill up early on summer weekends, and anyone is welcome to try a hand at the boccie-style French game of pétanque.
- Address: 5330 Silverado Trail, just south of Capps Dr., Napa, CA, 94558 | Map It
- Phone: 707/261-5251; 800/993-9463
- Cost: Tasting $15--$30, tour $30
- Hours: Daily 10--5; tour 10:30 and 2:30 by appointment
- Website: www.closduval.com
- Location: Napa
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