Napa, Calif.—Kristy Melton, director of winemaking at Clos Du Val Wine Co., announced she is leaving the winery to launch her own winemaking consultancy based in Napa called Melton Wines. Melton plans to expand her existing client list, which includes Varozza Vineyards in St. Helena, Calif. and Taylor Family Vineyards in Stags Leap, with additional appellation-oriented, family-owned wineries. “I am proud of my accomplishments at Clos Du Val and will always cherish the opportunity to work at an iconic winery and with the amazing cellar team I have come to love,” said Melton. “But I’ve been taught that a lady always knows when to leave the dance. And for me, that time is now.”