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Clos
du Bois'
winery
and
estate
vineyards
(pronounced
Clo
dew
Bwah)
are
located
in Alexander
Valley,
in the
northern
part
of the
Sonoma
County
wine
region.
Over
the
years,
we find
our
signature
wine
style
has
developed
around
the
characteristics
of the
grapes
grown
in this
region,
which
are
known
for
round
and
supple
flavors,
creating
elegant,
smooth,
approachable
wines.
Clos
du Bois
wines
enjoy
a similar
reputation.
Our
wines
have
a natural
affinity
with
food,
complementing,
rather
than
overwhelming
food
flavors.
Our
Estate
includes
925
vineyard
acres
in
Alexander
Valley.
In
addition
to
our
Estate
vineyards,
Clos
du
Bois
Winery
sources
grapes
from
nearly
200
growers
in
other
Sonoma
County
appellations,
including
Dry
Creek
Valley,
Russian
River
Valley,
Chalk
Hill,
Carneros
and
Knights
Valley.
The
strength
of
our
grower
relationships
ensures
a
continued
supply
of
high
quality
grapes.
Clos
Du
Bois
Winery
2001
Reserve
Chardonnay
Tropical
fruit
flavors
of
pineapple
and
guava
are
highlighted
by
nuances
of
vanilla,
coconut
and
spiciness
that
is
reminiscent
of
ginger.
The
rich
silky
texture
leads
to
a
long
elegant
finish
in
this
Clos
du
Bois
winery
reserve
chardonnay.
Clos
Du
Bois
Winery
1990
Marlstone
Meritage
Since
1978,
Marlstone
has
been
produced
from
a
specific
block
of
designated
Alexander
Valley
vineyards.
Originally,
Marlstone
was
a
blend
of
Cabernet
Sauvignon
and
Merlot
until
the
more
recent
introduction
of
several
other
Bordeaux
varieties
—
Malbec,
Petit
Verdot
and
Cabernet
Franc.
In
the
spring,
after
all
the
red
wines
have
completed
malolactic
fermentation
and
have
been
racked
several
times,
we
evaluate
the
samples
of
each
wine
from
the
Marlstone
vineyard
and
determine
which
ones
exhibit
the
rich
flavors
and
elegant
balance
that
are
the
hallmark
of
Marlstone.
The
varietal
makeup
of
the
blend
differs
from
vintage
to
vintage.
Clos
Du
Bois
Winery
2001
Reserve
Pinot
Noir
The
deep
ruby
color
and
delicate
aromas
and
flavors
of
the
Russian
River
Valley
Pinot
are
typical
of
hillside
fruit.
Aromas
of
cherry
and
berry,
followed
by
juicy
flavors
of
dark
ripe
cherry
that
are
delivered
in
a
silky
mouth
feel.
Clos
Du
Bois
Winery
2001
Reserve
Tempranillo
Tempranillo
is
the
primary
grape
variety
of
Spain's
famous
Rioja
wines.
Our
Reserve
Tempranillo
shows
fresh
fruity
berry
aromas
with
cherry
and
plum
hints
of
smoky,
roasted
oak
and
cedar
permeate
this
medium
bodied
wine.
Clos
Du
Bois
Winery
2000
Reserve
Malbec
Our
2000
Alexander
Valley
Reserve
Malbec
exhibits
a
deep
purple
color
and
opens
with
fragrant
aromas
of
blackberry
and
black
cherry
with
earthy
notes
of
oak.
This
vintage
shows
bright
flavors
of
berry,
cherry,
cocoa
and
toasted
nut.
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