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Clos du Bois Alexander Valley Reserve Merlot 2005

Varietal: Merlot

Vineyard: Clos du Bois Winery

Region: Sonoma County, California

Blend: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

A dark ruby red color, this lush and deeply flavored Merlot bursts with aromas of violet, baking spices, mocha, ripe plum and blackberry. On the palate, it is exhibits a full-bodied mouthfeel with flavors of black cherry, mocha and toasty oak, and finishes with the velvety, luxurious mouthfeel that marks fine Merlot.

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