Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: White Pepper

Notes of: Licorice

Au Bon Climat

Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County

United States, Central Coast California

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

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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