2024 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé Mark Significant Step Toward Lowering the Winery’s Carbon Footprint
NAPA, Calif. (April 22, 2025) – Clos du Val Winery is celebrating this Earth Day by unveiling its 2024 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and 2024 Rosé, both packaged in lightweight glass. This important evolution underscores the winery’s commitment to sustainability, significantly reducing its carbon footprint while continuing to produce wines of exceptional quality.
The move to lightweight glass bottles is part of Clos du Val’s broader sustainability strategy, which was implemented by CEO and third-generation owner Olav Goelet and spans the entire winemaking process from vineyard to packaging.
“Reducing our carbon footprint is an objective we have at Clos du Val, supporting our mission of positive environmental stewardship,” said Olav Goelet. “The switch to lightweight glass is a key component of this effort. For years, wine quality has been wrongly associated with heavier bottles, but we are proving that a lighter bottle is just as reliable for preserving the quality of our wines—while also being kinder to the planet.”
The new Clos du Val bottles are 30% lighter than traditional bottles and represent a 34% reduction in carbon emissions from glass production. The new bottles are made by Verallia, a leading manufacturer and innovator of glass.
In addition to the lightweight glass, the winery has eliminated foil capsules on both wines to further minimize environmental impact. The winery also uses kegs to pour by-the-glass in The District tasting room to help reduce packaging waste. Future releases of the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Estate Wines will also be in lightweight glass.
The Clos du Val winery is Napa Green Certified, and the winery is pursuing USDA Organic certification for its estate vineyards. Organic farming shifts the focus from simply growing a crop to nurturing an entire ecosystem.
The 2024 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($55) handcrafted by Winemaker Carmel Greenberg, offers vibrant notes of guava, grapefruit, and lemon zest, enhanced by a blend of Sémillon and aging in a mix of stainless steel and oak barrels. The 2024 Napa Valley Rosé of Cabernet Franc ($50) is equally expressive, with aromas of plum, rose, apricot, and red apple, paired with a refreshing acidity and a beautifully textured mouthfeel.
“This new packaging initiative is part of our larger sustainability roadmap, where every decision is made with the planet in mind,” added Goelet. “As the wine industry continues to evolve, we are proud to show how businesses can integrate sustainability into their core operations.”
The new wines are available through the winery and the Sauvignon Blanc will be available soon in retail outlets across the country.
About Clos du Val
Fresh, elegant, Bordeaux-inspired, timeless. These are more than our guiding principles in the cellar; they are what you will find in every bottle of Clos du Val wine, whether you enjoy it today or in years to come. Founded in 1972, Clos du Val is a third-generation, family-owned winery in the heart of Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District. The winery has always focused on Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals that marry strength with grace. www.closduval.com
