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wondersofwine · 02-03-2003, 03:13 PM,

Had the Blackstone Napa Valley Merlot Friday night at a tasting. I liked it (and I don't like that many West Coast merlots). I'm told it retails for about $16 and it is probably worth the extra over their more generic Merlot label (the California bottling). The Clos du Bois cabernet from Alexander Valley (not sure it was the "reserve") was my favorite red at the Pinehurst Wine Festival last year. The wine voted overall favorite red by all attendees was a single-vineyard cabernet from Clos du Bois. Keeping in mind that we were not offered top classification Burgundy or Bordeaux wines or cult California wines, still, coming out tops in the vote indicates some perceptible quality. So hopefully you will find the Clos Du Bois to your liking.
Oops, I think it was a single-vineyard Chardonnay from Clos du Bois that was voted favorite white. Two zinfandels from other vineyards came in one and two as favorite reds. However, in general I was impressed with the quality of the Clos du Bois line.

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