Introduction to Clos Du Bois

History of Clos Du Bois The Sonoma Wine Growing Region Our Distinguished Portfolio

Presentation Overview

History Founded in 1974 by Frank

Woods and partners Clos = vineyard, Bois = wood First Vintage in 1974 First vineyard designated

wines in 1978

Sonoma County In the 1990s

the Appellation Reserve Series was created

Russian River, Alexander Valley, and Sonoma Coast

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The Classics A full complement of whites

and reds

New for this year are a Riesling and a Rosé

Still using small winery techniques

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

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!

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

Thank You

Resources Clos Du Bois website Academy of Wine website