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Sonoma Reserve

2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

The Clos Du Bois Sonoma Reserve is a captivating 2013 Pinot Noir that beautifully embodies the essence of Sonoma Coast. This elegant red wine exhibits a medium-bodied profile, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors that are both approachable and complex. With a brilliant acidity, it offers a refreshing lift that enhances the fruit intensity, revealing delightful notes of ripe cherry, strawberry, and subtle earthiness. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing a smooth texture that adds to the wine's overall sophistication. It is dry in character, making it exceptionally food-friendly and a perfect match for a variety of dishes, from roasted poultry to mushroom risotto. Enjoying this wine is truly a delightful experience, encapsulating the charm of its California terroir.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

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 Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Vegetables, Pasta Primavera, Spinach Salad

Region:


Sonoma Coast

Stretching along California's raw and rugged northern shores—and reaching quite far inland—Sonoma Coast is the largest AVA in Sonoma County. The proximity to the ocean makes wines here very different from those from more central AVAs. Whether the vineyards are on high ridges above the fog line or warm, fog-shrouded valley floors, the marine soils, low temperatures and cool Pacific breezes slow the ripening of the grapes. The result? Highly structured, delicate wines with plenty of acidity. The main stars here are white peach-tinged Chardonnay and wild strawberry-flavored Pinot Noir, but you will also find some excellent cool-climate Syrah with notes of white pepper and cherry.

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