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 Clos Du Bois website  Academy of Wine website Academy of Wine website