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Clos Du Bois Merlot 2003 Wine Review

Clos Du Bois Merlot 2003

Clos Du Bois Merlot 2003

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Agent: Maxxium Canada

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Vintages Wine Panel: Winemaker Erik Olsen blends in small amounts of Cabernet Franc (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (3%) and Malbec (2%) to give this tasty Merlot some added structure and complexity. Made in a crowd-pleasing style, this elegant wine bursts with plush plum fruit flavors, smoky oak and vanilla notes leading to a long supple finish. My note: Alcoholic and full-bodied but tasty in a chest-hair-raising way. Dark fruit aromas.

Clos Du Bois Merlot food pairings: marinated grilled pork tenderloin, brontosaurus burgers.

This Clos Du Bois Merlot 2003 was reviewed on May 12, 2007 by Natalie MacLean

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Rose Anne Goodine rated this wine as 95/100 with the following review:

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Lynn van der Linde - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

An incredibly complex Merlot. Aromas of cigar box, oak, vanilla... perfect with pasta and pizza

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