Clos Du Bois

Sonoma Reserve Alexander Valley Merlot

8.857 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

I actually liked this - not sure what the blend is.

I actually liked this - not sure what the blend is.

Jul 25th, 2021
Mark Hinz

Smooth, fruitful.

Smooth, fruitful.

1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2014
Susan Clifton

Great taste. Mild with lovely bouquet

Great taste. Mild with lovely bouquet

1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2013
Daniel Garrison

On the soft side - not hot at all. Some stronger berry - cherry with a little coco and coffee towards the end. Cost at local market was on sale for $17.99. A good buy.

On the soft side - not hot at all. Some stronger berry - cherry with a little coco and coffee towards the end. Cost at local market was on sale for $17.99. A good buy.

1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2013
Christopher Figueroa

Opened in March 2020. BlackBerry notes amazingly smooth. Alizarin Crimson oil paint. The years have done this one good. Recommended for the price point

Opened in March 2020. BlackBerry notes amazingly smooth. Alizarin Crimson oil paint. The years have done this one good. Recommended for the price point

Mar 17th, 2021
Kevin Fitzsimmons

Aromas of ripe fruit!! So ripe!

Aromas of ripe fruit!! So ripe!

Aug 9th, 2020
ESF
8.6

Dense & chewy, inky & opaque, typical black (plum) on nose with distinct licorice & cocoa, modern generous style with decent length. Well worth the $15 @ grocery store

Dense & chewy, inky & opaque, typical black (plum) on nose with distinct licorice & cocoa, modern generous style with decent length. Well worth the $15 @ grocery store

Jun 3rd, 2018
AJ Thomson

Cherry, coffee pretty strong tannins.

Cherry, coffee pretty strong tannins.

Dec 23rd, 2017
J. R. Klein

Needs to be decanted. It is a different wine without. Touch of fruit with a strange hardness, almost bitterness, on the finish.

Needs to be decanted. It is a different wine without. Touch of fruit with a strange hardness, almost bitterness, on the finish.

Mar 19th, 2017
Taft Morgan

Not much of a nose, soft with mild tannins. Some pepper. A little hit to the nasal passages.

Not much of a nose, soft with mild tannins. Some pepper. A little hit to the nasal passages.

May 8th, 2016