Clos Du Bois

Marlstone Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.221 ratings

-no pro ratings

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

8.9

Very smooth and a nice finish. Love the blends which lighten the Cab. Will definitely buy again.

Very smooth and a nice finish. Love the blends which lighten the Cab. Will definitely buy again.

2 people found it helpfulMar 29th, 2015

8.8

Vanilla on the nose, sweet plum and some cherry

Vanilla on the nose, sweet plum and some cherry

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2013

9.2

Dark, inky-burgundy red in the bowl.
Vanilla, loamy mushroom and leather on the nose.
Lovely legs that belie the 14.5 alcohol content (might be truly 15) and hint at the...
Rich sweet-tart late season luscious plum that floods across the palate. Mocha hints and tiny spikes of hot pepper. The petit Verdot lends the perfect touch of astringency to the finish which lingers as waves of coffee, ash, and primarily plum roll around in the throat and coalesce in that high-alcohol mash to provide a lovely heat.

Dark, inky-burgundy red in the bowl.
Vanilla, loamy mushroom and leather on the nose.
Lovely legs that belie the 14.5 alcohol content (might be truly 15) and hint at the...
Rich sweet-tart late season luscious plum that floods across the palate. Mocha hints and tiny spikes of hot pepper. The petit Verdot lends the perfect touch of astringency to the finish which lingers as waves of coffee, ash, and primarily plum roll around in the throat and coalesce in that high-alcohol mash to provide a lovely heat.

Aug 9th, 2016

9.2

Nice

Nice

Feb 14th, 2015

8.8

2009 Vintage

2009 Vintage

Jan 16th, 2015

Mocha, spice, blackberry . Full body, soft, good fruit.

Mocha, spice, blackberry . Full body, soft, good fruit.

Feb 5th, 2013

10

5 Stars

5 Stars

Dec 8th, 2013

Miguel Angel Arroyo/Garcia

8.8

It's very soft

It's very soft

Mar 23rd, 2013

9.5

Very good!! Live blends!!! 15-20

Very good!! Live blends!!! 15-20

Dec 8th, 2012

Lane Rosenberry

9.0

Lane had this 7 years ago

Lane had this 7 years ago

Aug 13th, 2017