CELEBRATION OF TASTE

Guests

Erik Olsen - Winemaker

Erik Olsen came to Clos du Bois with a truly remarkable resume. He earned a BS in Fermentation Science from UC Davis, an MS in Food Science from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Washington, giving him that rare background of both technical and business training. And for almost two decades — with time out for a graduate research position at Cornell — he has crafted wine at some of the most prominent wineries in California and Washington, including Robert Mondavi, Simi and Chateau Ste. Michelle. Even more impressive than his resume are his results. In the last ten years alone Erik has overseen an extraordinary array of extraordinary wines — including more than 30 that scored 90 or better from Wine Spectator. At Washington's Chateau Ste. Michelle, where he served as head winemaker, his 2000 Single Berry Select Riesling scored an amazing 98 points, while his 1999 earned a 97. A 1999 Meritage rated 92. Erik also produced the highest ranked white wine in Wine Spectator's "2001 Top 100 Wines of the World. " "It's terrific to be back in Sonoma County," says Erik, "and I'm elated to be working with the first-class resources of one of America's great wineries."