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Sonoma Reserve

2012 Alexander Valley Tempranillo

The Clos Du Bois Sonoma Reserve Tempranillo, hailing from the renowned Alexander Valley, is a captivating red wine that showcases the region's exceptional terroir. This vintage provides a delightful journey of flavors, combining ripe dark fruit intensity with subtle earthy undertones. The wine displays a medium body that makes it incredibly approachable while maintaining a lively acidity that invigorates the palate. Tannins are present yet refined, offering a structured backbone without overpowering the fruit. Its dry profile beautifully complements the wine's overall complexity, making it an excellent companion for grilled meats or hearty pasta dishes.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:


Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

Region:


Alexander Valley
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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