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 ...
Cedar Waxwings are strikingly handsome North American songbirds. Named for unique red wax-like tips on their wing feathers, they also have a distinctive black mask, silky-sleek gray and beige plumage, a feathery crest and a bright yellow band across their tails. Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Waxwing Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Year: 2008 Special ...
Scott Sisemore, proprietor and winemaker, has over 17 years of experience in the Northern California wine industry. He learned premium red wine techniques from jobs at Ravenswood Winery, Rosenblum Cellars, and other highly respected California producers. Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Waxwing Region: Sonoma County Year: 2008 Special Designation: Flocchini Vineyard Price: 20-25 Review A nose of ...
The 2007 Sonoma County harvest was smaller than normal; however, the fruit quality was exceptionally high. There was little winter rainfall, which affected both the size and the timing of the 2007 vintage. The berry size was smaller than average, thus affecting the cluster weight, which resulted in highly concentrated fruit. Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Rancho ...
During the 2007 growing season, the summer months were dry, with no rain to threaten rot or mildew, a factor that is particularly relevant in the growth of exceptional Zinfandel. Warm sunshine developed ripe flavors, and cool evening temperatures allowed for slow and even maturation while maintaining proper levels of acidity. Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Rancho ...
The 2006 growing season began with a very wet winter that lasted through bloom, followed by mild weather up to mid-July. The second part of July saw very warm weather, but the cooling coastal fog rolled back into the area and brought relief. The ripening period of August through September was ideal, with moderate temperatures ...
The 2005 growing season began unusually cold and rainy, followed by a heat spell in mid-March, which started the growing early. The rain continued sporadically through June, with summer temperatures rarely rising above 90 degrees. Although the rain held out until late October, the vineyards were able to absorb the sun and heat they needed. ...
Clos du Bois crafted its first vintage in 1974 from 520 acres of grapes in Sonoma County’s then little-known Alexander Valley. Since that time the Alexander Valley has become one of the world’s most prestigious wine producing regions. Clos du Bois has also become one of the region’s most renowned wineries, famous for elegant, soft ...
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ZINFANDEL IS MORE THAN A WINEGRAPE, it is a heritage. Zinfandel personifies the culture and traditions of Paso...
