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Introduction to Clos Du Bois

Introduction to Clos Du Bois. Presentation Overview. History of Clos Du Bois The Sonoma Wine Growing Region Our Distinguished Portfolio. Founded in 1974 by Frank Woods and partners Clos = vineyard, Bois = wood First Vintage in 1974 First vineyard designated wines in 1978. History.

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Introduction to Clos Du Bois

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  1. Introduction to Clos Du Bois

  2. Presentation Overview • History of Clos Du Bois • The Sonoma Wine Growing Region • Our Distinguished Portfolio

  3. Founded in 1974 by Frank Woods and partners Clos = vineyard, Bois = wood First Vintage in 1974 First vineyard designated wines in 1978 History

  4. Sonoma County • In the 1990s the Appellation Reserve Series was created • Russian River, Alexander Valley, and Sonoma Coast

  5. Contributing to the Green Movement • Pioneering vineyard manage • Keith Horn • Clos du Bois is recognized broadly in the industry as a leader and pioneer in the area of Green farming long before it was chic

  6. Winemaker: Eric Olsen • BS in Fermentation Science from UC Davis • MS in Food Science from Cornell • MBA from the University of Washington, • Robert Mondavi, Simi and Chateau Ste. Michelle. • Career Achievements…More than 50 wines that scored 90 or better from Wine Spectator.

  7. A Sense of Place • One of the most famous wine growing areas in USA • Over 59,000 acres and just over 200 wineries • The name Sonoma derives from an Indian term

  8. Other Geographic Facts • Sonoma County is bounded by the Mayacamas Mountains to the east, Mendocino County to the north and Marin County to the south • Amazing diversity in an area which is geographically the polar opposite of Napa Valley

  9. Climate • Coolest: Los Carneros, Sonoma Coast and the Green, Sonoma and Russian River Valleys • Moderate: Chalk Hill, Sonoma Mountain and Northern Sonoma • Warmest: Alexander, Knights and Dry Creek Valleys

  10. Portfolio: Three Distinct Tiers Proprietary Series - Calcaire (Chardonnay), Russian River Valley - Briarcrest (100% Cabernet Sauvignon), Alexander Valley - Marlstone (Bordeaux Blend), Alexander Valley Sonoma Reserve - Chardonnay, Russian River Valley - Merlot, Alexander Valley - Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley - Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Classics - Chardonnay - Pinot Grigio - Sauvignon Blanc - Riesling (NEW) - Rosé (NEW) - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Pinot Noir - Shiraz - Zinfandel

  11. The Classics • A full complement of whites and reds • New for this year are a Riesling and a Rosé • Still using small winery techniques

  12. The Reserve Tier • A wine with a Reserve Label that means “Reserve!” • Designed for fine wine retail, and on-premise accounts primarily • From key specific areas in Sonoma County

  13. The Proprietary Series • Wines from selected locations • 100% Estate grown. • Exceeding all our reserve requirements • Calcaire: Chardonnay • Briarcrest: Cabernet Sauvignon • Marlstone: Bordeaux Blend • One of the oldest recognized blends in California!

  14. Remember • Our name means Vineyard of the Woods • Sourcing our grapes from the great Sonoma County Appellations • Wineries within a winery • Producing one of the original American Bordeaux blends (A.k.a. Meritage) • 3 Tiers: The Classics, Appellation Reserve Series, and Proprietary Series

  15. Thank You

  16. Resources • Clos Du Bois website • Academy of Wine website

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