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Introduction to Clos Du Bois
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History of Clos Du Bois The Sonoma Wine Growing Region Our Distinguished Portfolio Presentation Overview
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History Founded in 1974 by Frank Woods and partners Clos = vineyard, Bois = wood First Vintage in 1974 First vineyard designated wines in 1978
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Sonoma County In the 1990s the Appellation Reserve Series was created Russian River, Alexander Valley, and Sonoma Coast
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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
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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.
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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 A Sense of Place
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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
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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
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Portfolio: Three Distinct Tiers Sonoma Reserve Classics - Calcaire (Chardonnay), Russian River Valley - Briarcrest (100% Cabernet Sauvignon), Alexander Valley - Marlstone (Bordeaux Blend), Alexander Valley - Chardonnay, Russian River Valley - Merlot, Alexander Valley - Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley - Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Pinot Noir - Shiraz - Zinfandel - Chardonnay - Pinot Grigio - Sauvignon Blanc - Riesling (NEW) - Rosé (NEW) Proprietary Series
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The Classics A full complement of whites and reds New for this year are a Riesling and a Rosé Still using small winery techniques
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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
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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!
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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
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Thank You
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Resources Clos Du Bois website Clos Du Bois website Academy of Wine website Academy of Wine website
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