JUNE 15, 2018 WEEKLY SINCE 1981
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CLOS DU BOIS WINERY The question we hear most often when visitors come to the tasting room is “How do you pronounce Clos du Bois”. While we have heard it pronounced many ways, we say it “clo dew bwah.” Located in Northern Sonoma County, Clos du Bois began with a vision of blending fine French winemaking techniques with the best Sonoma grapes to craft a range of balanced, approachable wines. Known for making exceptional wines that range from fruit forward Whites, to Lightly Bubbled Rosé, to bone dry, bold Reds, we are happy to offer an array of wines to suit most everyone’s palate. But making great wines isn’t all we do. Since our inception in 1974, Clos du Bois has been a champion of sustainability. We’re especially proud of our solar initiative, which utilizes over 4,000 solar panels to power our winery almost 100%, the equivalent of providing electricity to 164 homes a year. Looking for something special to do when visiting Sonoma County? We have a great line-up of live music in the coming months. Saturday, June 9th ~ Live Music with Paige Clem from 12 to 3 p.m. Paige Clem is a charismatic singer-songwriter who has been described as having a “sultry, Jewel-reminiscent” voice. Complimentary for all! Sunday, June 17th ~ Father’s Day: A special day for dad starts with BBQ, Marlstone, lawn games and live music with Paul Hayward. Paul considers his music to be urban/ contemporary folk. Come check it out. Dads receive a special gift! $20 per person; $10 wine club. Buy tickets at the tasting room or on-line
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Saturday, June 30th ~ Live Music with Mike Saliani from 12 to 3 p.m. Come out and enjoy local singer/songwriter who has a touch of Willie and a dash of Merle. Complimentary for all! Saturday, July 14 ~ Live Music with Major Minor from 12 to 3 p.m. A foursome of musical veterans covering classic hits from the 70’s and 80’s. Complimentary for all. Awesome! Saturday, July 21 ~ Blue Hawaii Burger Bash: “It’s Now or Never” for you to come out to Clos du Bois for a rockin’ good time. You “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with our annual Blue Hawaii Burger Bash. We will have scrumptious burgers, amazing wines, lawn games and live music from “Elvis” himself. So “Don’t Be Cruel,” come out and get “All Shook Up”. We will also have exceptional wine specials all weekend so be sure to pick up some wine for your “Burning Love”, or else you will be a “Hound Dog”. $20 per person; $10 wine club. Tickets at the tasting room or on-line Saturday, August 11th ~ Live Music with Jude from 12 to 3 p.m. with Beatles Tribute Band. Come out to Geyserville and check out the “British Invasion” while you rock out to Hey Jude. (They may even throw in some Rolling Stones here and there). Tickets $10; complementary for wine club. Tickets available online or at the winery. Saturday, August 25th ~ Live Music with Fleetwood Mask from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Fleetwood Mask is the Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac! Check out what their fans have to say…”Damn, that chic looks and sounds EXACTLY like Stevie! She nailed it hardcore!” and “What a great band!! Great time!”. But don’t take our word for it...come out and see for yourself. Tickets available on-line or at the winery. $25 per person; $18 for wine club Saturday, September 1st ~ Live Music with Shake it Booty Band from 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy one of the most entertaining, rollickin’, funky, disco bands around. You won’t want to miss this amazing all women disco funk experience! $8 per person; complimentary for wine club. SUBMITTED BY CLOS DU BOIS
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JUNE 15, 2018 ISSUE 24 VOLUME 37
FEATURES 12 | UNDERSTANDING WINE: ZINFANDEL Recommended Labels, 13 Swirl, Sniff, Sip Savor, 14 How to Pair Like a Pro, 15 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 38 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 53 | 55 |
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WINNERS OF EXPERIENCE ROSÉ 4TH ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO CHEESE FEST Two days of Cheese Bliss ROBERT MONDAVI 50 years of Leadership DOMAINE CARNEROS A Magical Place CLOS DU BOIS Great Wines and a Great Music Lineup RODNEY STRONG Summer of Music and Wine MUCH TO DO AT JELLY BELLY CHARLIE PALMER’S ROOFTOP BAR OPENS CLASSIC CARS RETURN TO YOUNTVILLE MATRIX WINERY The Yum Factor EXPERIENCE ALEXANDER VALLEY TASTE OF SONOMA RETURNS BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS WINESONG ANNOUNCEMENTS TWISTED ROOTS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
REGULARS Robert Mondavi Winery Robert Mondavi believed that the path to a gracious lifestyle leads through the appreciation of wine, food, and art, and that the Napa Valley could be the center for that lifestyle. One of the first wineries to offer tours, tastings, culinary and art programs. Don’t miss the many experiences offered at Robert Mondavi Winery: Tours, Wine Tastings, Harvests of Joy Lunch, Garden to Table Dinner and many upcoming events...
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ON THE COVER Clos Du Bois Winery Looking for something special to do when visiting Sonoma County? They have a great line-up of live music in the coming months. Known for making exceptional wines that range from fruit forward Whites, to Lightly Bubbled Rosé, to bone dry, bold Reds offering an array of wines. Since their inception in 1974, Clos du Bois has been a champion of sustainability.
8 | WINEOLOGY Which Wines are Compatible with a Variety of Foods? 24 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS 63 | TOP CAVE TOURS 58 | WINERY TASTING ROOM LISTINGS Napa Valley, 58 Sonoma County, 65 Monterey, Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties, 74 Lake & Mendocino Counties, 76 Suisun Valley, 77 | Yolo County, 77 Bay Area/Livermore, 78
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