Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Notes of: Cherry

Au Bon Climat

Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.3

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard is a premium wine produced by the renowned winemaker Jim Clendenen. The grapes are sourced from the Bien Nacido Vineyard, a historic vineyard located in the Santa Maria Valley appellation of California. The vineyard is known for its cool climate and unique soil composition, which imparts distinct flavors and aromas to the wine. The winemaking process involves minimal intervention, allowing the natural flavors of the grapes to shine through. The resulting wine is elegant and complex, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It is a perfect representation of the classic Pinot Noir style, and a must-try for any wine enthusiast.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard offers aromas of tart cherry, raspberry and notes of clove and spice.On the palate, the wine is medium bodied and well balanced with flavors of ripe raspberry, black cherry and subtle oak. The finish is long and persistent with a hint of spice. A great example of Central Coast Pinot Noir, this wine is sure to please.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2060

Profile

Sweetness:

No sweetness

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Au Bon Climat

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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