Au Bon Climat
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
3.7
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County is a premium wine produced by the renowned winemaker Jim Clendenen. The grapes are sourced from select vineyards in the Santa Barbara County appellation, known for its cool climate and diverse soils. The wine is crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, including hand sorting and aging in French oak barrels. The result is a complex and elegant Pinot Noir with notes of cherry, raspberry, and spice, balanced by a subtle acidity and silky tannins. This wine is a perfect representation of the unique terroir of Santa Barbara County and a must-try for any Pinot Noir lover.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County is a light and vibrant Pinot Noir with aromas of cranberry, ripe cherry, and earthy forest floor.On the palate, the wine offers bright red fruit flavors and a long, silky finish. It has a juicy, medium-bodied texture and a gentle tannic structure, making it a perfect pairing for grilled salmon, roasted vegetables, and other lighter dishes. Enjoy now or cellar for up to eight years.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2052
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Velvety
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
3.7
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