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Marlstone

2009 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Clos Du Bois Marlstone is a splendid red wine from the illustrious Alexander Valley, showcasing a masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. The 2009 vintage reveals a deep, garnet hue that invites you to explore its complexities. With a medium-full body, this wine is rich and velvety, offering a delightful mouthfeel that envelops the palate. The wine displays bright acidity, providing a refreshing structure that balances its robust flavor profile. Its fruit intensity is prominent, exuding luscious notes of dark berries, plum, and cherry, while subtle hints of baking spice add an inviting warmth. Tannins are well-integrated, providing a firm backbone without overwhelming the fruit, showcasing its finesse and elegance. With a dry finish, Clos Du Bois Marlstone is a beautifully crafted wine that pairs wonderfully with hearty dishes or stands alone as a sumptuous experience in a glass.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

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:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats, Lamb Chops

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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