Who owns Clos du Bois wine?

Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands, the beverage giant that bought Robert Mondavi Winery for $1.3 billion in 2004 has acquired Geyserville-based Clos du Bois and several smaller wine brands, including Napa’s Atlas Peak Vineyards.

Is Clos du Bois Cabernet a good wine?

The Clos du Bois Cabernet is a full bodied, deep purple cab. It is an excellent choice for your weeknight glass of wine. Although slightly sweet on the nose, it has a bit of a spicy kick at the finish, which I like. This cab is well balanced, smooth and is an easy drinker.

Where is Clos du Bois made?

Sonoma County
Clos du Bois is a California producer located in Sonoma County with close ties to the history and development of the Sonoma wine industry. It was founded in 1974 by Frank Woods and the first commercial wines produced were a Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir.

What happened to Clos du Bois?

E. & J. Gallo, which acquired Clos du Bois from Constellation in a $1.7 billion deal in January, laid off 36 employees, including the winemaking staff. The Geyserville winery and tasting room, built in the late 1990s, are currently shuttered.

What is the meaning of Clos du Bois?

Clos generally means “enclosure,” but it has come to be known as walled or enclosed vineyard. “Bois” means woods in French, leaving a loose translation of “vineyard” or “enclosure” “in the woods.”

What does Clo du Bois mean?

enclosure
Some Sonoma County wineries with names covered by the new rules include Clos du Bois in Geyserville, Chateau St. Clos generally means “enclosure,” but it has come to be known as walled or enclosed vineyard.

Is Clos du Bois Chardonnay buttery?

A medium-bodied wine, approximately 70% is barrel-fermented to integrate fruit and oak flavors. Partial malolactic fermentation adds a rich texture and buttery component on the palate.

Is Clos du Bois chardonnay buttery?

What does Clos mean in French wine?

vineyard
: a French vineyard especially : one enclosed by a wall —often used prepositively in a compound naming such a vineyard or its wine (as Clos-Vougeot, a vineyard in the Côte-d’Or, or the red Burgundy produced from its grapes) — compare château sense 3, côte.