We didn't plan to make wine...
A Lifetime in Pursuit of
Exceptional Wine.
From our home base in France, we explored renowned wine regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Loire Valley, Champagne, Portugal, Spain, Italy, South Africa, and Croatia. We have been exploring both regions of the world concommittently. From California, our journey continued through Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Amador and El Dorado Counties, Oregon, and Washington. Even in places not typically associated with wine, like Ireland and Hawaii, we sought out distinctive bottles worth sharing. Along the way, we tasted relentlessly, developed a deep understanding of what separates a great wine from a good one, and shared our best finds with friends and colleagues.
People around us started asking what to order. Then they stopped asking and just trusted us, requesting we make the wine selection. Whatever Jeff drinks, we'll have.
After 35 years, it was time...
Time to take our commitment to wine to the next level.
Making wine will allow us to bring exceptional experiences to those who trust us to choose their wine. That trust is not something we take lightly. It's the foundation everything at Clos Clavier is built on.
We plan to deliver flavors inspired by the most interesting wine profiles we fell in love with during our travels around the world. And we aim to demonstrate that those can be done from American soil.
Walla Walla: One of the Wine World’s best-kept secrets.
We've spent decades learning what exceptional terroir looks like, what it's worth, and when something truly remarkable is still being overlooked. For us, the Walla Walla region is that place. With its dramatic elevations, diverse soils, unique geology, and distinctive microclimates, Walla Walla produces wines of extraordinary complexity and character at a fraction of the cost of comparable wines from more established regions.
We're not simply here to make special wines for our friends and customers—we're here to champion one of the world's most underestimated wine-growing regions and share its exceptional potential with those who appreciate great wine.
How We Make It
We Source Exceptional Fruit
Everything begins in the vineyard. We carefully select fruit from some of the finest sites in the Walla Walla region focusing on vineyards with the soils, elevation, and climate needed to produce wines of depth and character. Great wine starts with great fruit, and every decision begins there.
We Always Let the Vineyard Speak
Working alongside winemaker Peter Devison, we take a restrained approach that allows the fruit and terroir to express themselves naturally. Minimal intervention, and thoughtful cellar practices preserve the character of each vineyard while creating wines with balance, complexity, and authenticity.
We Craft Wines Built to Endure
Through careful blending across barrels and varietals, we create wines that are vibrant, structured, and designed to evolve over time. Peter's experience and Jeff's vision work hand in hand, producing wines that showcase the extraordinary potential of the Walla Walla region and its world-class vineyards.
The Invitation
We will make 2 wines and 200 cases this year. That's it.
Every year, we’ll offer a small number of unique blends to a small number of people who want to experience fabulous wines without the pressure of having to select them . You will let us know whether you want 6 or 12 bottles and we’ll take it from there. Expect a shipment of exceptional bottles in the fall.
We'll bring you along for it: Harvest updates, cellar notes, the story of each vintage as it happens.
This isn't a wine club in the traditional sense. It's more like being in the room where the decisions get made.
"We’ve shared our cellar for years—and now we share our winery journey with you."
- Jeff & Bernadette Clavier