Clos Du Bois Merlot Sonoma

CLOS DU BOIS CLASSICS Clos du Bois Classics wines are spectacular favorites that reflect the winery’s accessible and refined winemaking style. Working with a family of trusted growers from some of the best vineyards across California each vintage is crafted to achieve balance intensity and true varietal character. Lush fruit flavors and a juicy supple palate are the hallmarks of the Clos du Bois style. GRAPE SOURCE Fruit for this wine was sourced from select vineyards throughout California. Harvest took place September 11 through October 13 with grapes registering an average of 25° Brix. VINTAGE The 2015 growing season started with an earlier-than-normal bud break across California. Most of the rainfall occurred at the beginning of the rainy season and was followed by a series of late-season storms. These storms recharged the field capacity and reservoirs providing ample water for most of the growing season. Short but intense hot spells followed by cooling periods durin