Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon California
Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon California is a 13.5% ABV full-bodied red wine in a 750mL bottle, fermented up to four weeks on skins and aged in 60-gallon oak barrels — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 13.5% (current bottling)
- Size: 750mL
- Appellation: California (brand rooted in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley; wine produced in California)
- Winemaking: up to four weeks of fermentation and maceration on skins; aged in 60-gallon oak barrels
- Award: Wine Enthusiast 88 points (2023 vintage, May 2026)
- Origin: California, USA; Clos du Bois founded 1974 by Frank Woods
California Cabernet Since 1974
Clos du Bois has been a California cabernet staple since Frank Woods founded the winery in 1974, and this bottle is the house's core expression: deep ruby red, full-bodied and velvety, with four weeks of skin maceration and aging in 60-gallon oak barrels building the structure. It drinks like a far more expensive cabernet — ripe fruit up front, vanilla and toasted oak through the middle. Explore more in our red wine and cabernet sauvignon collections, or browse the full Clos du Bois range.
Tasting Notes
In the brand's own words: "The deep, ruby red color of this wine, hinting at black, is the first clue to its intensity. Vibrant aromas of ripe blackberry, spice and cassis mingle with notes of vanilla and toasted oak on the nose. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate."
How to Enjoy
Decant 30–45 minutes and serve at 60–65°F. A natural partner for ribeye, braised short ribs, or aged cheddar — and a strong pick for a weeknight steak dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV?
13.5% ABV on the current bottling (older vintages such as 2017 were 14.2% — check the bottle for the vintage).
Is Clos du Bois a Sonoma wine?
The brand was founded in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley in 1974; this bottling carries a California appellation.
Has it won awards?
Yes — Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2023 vintage 88 points.
A classic California cabernet at an everyday price — order Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.