After harvest, the grapes selected for this wine were whole cluster-pressed, in order to avoid harsh phenolics. The must was then chilled to allow most of the solids to settle before being racked to the fermenter to give a more elegant mouthfeel. The clear juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks (70%) and oak barrels ...
The Russian River Valley is one of California’s most celebrated sources of world class Pinot Noir. The region is blessed with strong maritime influences, specifically, a cool climate defined by the fog that follows the river valley to blanket the vineyards. Warm days and cool nights encourage distinct varietal characters in the ripening grapes. Since ...
The name, in case you wondered, reportedly originates from founder Frank Woods’ plan to name the new winery “Woods Vineyard.” His children, who were studying French at the time, suggested the more exotic “Clos du Bois” instead, which loosely translates to “enclosure in the woods.” Grape(s): Chardonnay Winery: Clos Du Bois Region: Russian River Valley, ...
Clos du Bois farms more than 900 acres in the renowned Alexander Valley in northern Sonoma County and gathers top-quality fruit from other growers throughout Sonoma County and in key growing regions of Coastal California — some of whom we’ve been working with for decades. Grape(s): Malvasia Bianca Winery: Clos Du Bois Region: Russian River ...
The Beverly Hills Wine Festival™ 2012 is the most prestigious wine festival in all of the united states....
On 2/18/12, meet the winemakers and taste Alsace-style white wines from around the world, including Riesling, Gewurztraminer,...
