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Marlstone

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Clos du Bois Marlstone is a captivating red wine from the renowned Alexander Valley, beautifully showcasing the art of blending. This wine harmoniously combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, resulting in a multi-layered expression that is both inviting and complex. With a medium-full body, it delights the palate with a bright acidity that keeps it lively and refreshing. The fruit intensity leans towards prominent, featuring luscious notes of dark berries and plums, interwoven with subtle hints of spice and oak. The tannins are notable, providing a firm structure that enhances the wine's aging potential, while maintaining a well-balanced finish. This wine is approachable now yet promises further depth with time in the bottle, making it a true jewel of the Alexander Valley.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Ribeye, Grilled Meats, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Alexander Valley

One of the warmest AVAs in Sonoma County, Alexander Valley stretches from the banks of the Russian River into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the main grapes here, creating voluptuously full-bodied wines with distinct notes of cassis, roast plum and even chocolate. They are more fruit forward than the earthy reds of Napa. For white wines, Alexander Valley offers big and bold Chardonnay. These are often aged with oak for a buttery vanilla flavor, and those grown nearest the Russian River have a noticeable minerality. Other grapes that thrive in the valley's balmy climate are Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

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