Clos du Bois Marlstone 2004
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Marlstone is a blend of choice lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot selected by Eric Olsen from throughout the Alexander Valley. The production of Marlstone is restricted to ensure the wine fully expresses Erik's vision for this special blend. This year the grapes were harvested between mid-September and late October at an average of 24.5 degrees Brix.
The 2004 Marlstone has a deep Bing cherry color and aromas of ripe red fruit, plums, blackberries, mocha, nutmeg and chocolate. It's an opulent red, velvety in the mouth, with dense plum, blackberry, blueberry, mineral and spice flavors finishing with superlative balance and hints of cedar and vanilla.
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When Clos du Bois was founded in 1974, Sonoma County was better known for its prunes, walnuts and dairy farms than for its wine grapes. With more soil types than France, Founder Frank Woods recognized the potential of Sonoma County as a world-class wine growing region, and it is here in Sonoma's Alexander Valley where Clos du Bois has been making outstanding wines for more than three decades. Woods' vision was to marry the best of California wines, which were rich, fruit forward and robust, with the best of French wines, which had an undeniable elegance. With a focus on sourcing the best quality grapes from Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley and the surrounding North Coast, the resulting collection of wines highlight the best of Sonoma County in a style that is both elegant and approachable - the signature of Clos du Bois.