2023 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2032 |
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Description
Au Bon Climat's tagline is "An homage to the wines of Burgundy" and that sums it up nicely. It's hard to talk about Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir without mentioning Alexander Payne's film "Sideways." The film came at just the right time, when Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir was already gaining popularity.
This Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir is typical of Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, with classic fruit aromas and an earthy depth. Aromas of red currant, blueberry and blood orange come to the fore, followed by subtle notes of bay leaf, white pepper and wet stone. The palate is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of tannin and acidity, which provides excellent structure and a pleasant mouthfeel.
Winemaker Notes
This wine is a handcrafted blend from the finest vineyards in Santa Barbara County. The majority of the blend comes from the Santa Maria Valley, with grapes from Bien Nacido, North Canyon, and Rancho Real, and a small percentage from Kick On and Los Alamos Vineyard in the Los Alamos region. Our winemaking processes have been consistent for 40 years, with a focus on traditional, time-tested techniques. The grapes are hand-harvested, fermented in small batches, hand-dipped daily, and aged in François Frères French oak barrels for 8-12 months. This small barrel aging adds depth and complexity to our Pinot Noir.
Background story
It’s hard to talk about Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir without mentioning Alexander Payne’s film “Sideways.” The film came at just the right time, as Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir was already gaining popularity. A new generation of vineyard managers were making improvements, and winemakers were getting to know the local Pinot Noir better. The combination of better grapes, improved winemaking, and the popularity of the film led to a huge increase in demand for Pinot Noir from the region. Nearly two decades after the film’s release in 2004, its influence is still felt today. Au Bon Climat has been at the forefront of this movement, producing Burgundian-style Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County since 1982, long before “Sideways” was released.
With classic fruity aromas and earthy depth, this wine is ideal for pairing with food. In its youth, it pairs well with lamb or lighter meats. After a few years, as the flavors become more balanced, it is delicious with salmon or a smooth red pasta sauce. We have enjoyed this wine with a variety of dishes, from spicy Indian dishes to typical American sandwiches, and it paired well with almost everything. The possibilities for food pairings are endless.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Central Coast |
| Winery | Au Bon Climat |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Rood fruit, Soepel, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Wijnhuis
The brain behind the Au Bon Climat winery is Jim Clendenen. He was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated in law from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1976. During his studies he had his "junior year abroad" in 1974 in France where he discovered that life was more than just tacos.
After graduation, he spent both a month in Burgundy and Champagne, which convinced him to pursue a career in wine rather than pursuing a law degree. During the 1978 harvest, Jim Clendenen was an assistant winemaker at Zaca Mesa Winery. He stayed there for 3 years and gained a great wealth of experience. In 1982 Clendenen, together with Adam Tolmach, decided to establish a winery with only Burgundian varieties of rented plots. In 1990 Adam left again and Jim took the helm solo. Through careful reinvestment from its own production, Au Bon Climat (meaning "a well-exposed vineyard") has grown to over 50,000 crates per year.
Au Bon Climat collects grapes from several vineyards on the California Central Coast, particularly Santa Barbara County, all of which are highly regarded. These include Clendenen's very own Le Bon Climat Vineyard and also grapes from the legendary Bien Nacido vineyard - both in Santa Maria Valley. Also grapes from Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, Los Alamos Vineyard (Santa Barbara County) and Talley Vineyard in San Luis Obispo County.
The winery has built an international reputation with its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Jim Clendenen, as they call it the "Mind Behind" Au Bon Climat, is recognized worldwide for its classically styled wines. In 1989 and 1990, Au Bon Climat was on Robert Parker's shortlist of Best Wineries in the World and in 1991 was selected by Oz Clark as one of the 50 global creators of Modern Classic Wines. Dan Berger of the Los Angeles Times named Clendenen "Los Angeles Time Winemaker of the Year" in 1992; Food & Wine Magazine named him "Winemaker of the Year" in 2001. Germany's leading wine magazine Wein Gourmet named Clendenen "Winemaker of the World;" and in 2007 Jim was inducted into the James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America." There are many accolades, but Jim does not rest on his laurels. He is constantly looking to refine his profession and therefore leads the pack.
Au Bon Climat wines order online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Au Bon Climat wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!
Au Bon Climat's tagline is "An homage to the wines of Burgundy" and that sums it up nicely. It's hard to talk about Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir without mentioning Alexander Payne's film "Sideways." The film came at just the right time, when Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir was already gaining popularity.
This Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir is typical of Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, with classic fruit aromas and an earthy depth. Aromas of red currant, blueberry and blood orange come to the fore, followed by subtle notes of bay leaf, white pepper and wet stone. The palate is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of tannin and acidity, which provides excellent structure and a pleasant mouthfeel.
Winemaker Notes
This wine is a handcrafted blend from the finest vineyards in Santa Barbara County. The majority of the blend comes from the Santa Maria Valley, with grapes from Bien Nacido, North Canyon, and Rancho Real, and a small percentage from Kick On and Los Alamos Vineyard in the Los Alamos region. Our winemaking processes have been consistent for 40 years, with a focus on traditional, time-tested techniques. The grapes are hand-harvested, fermented in small batches, hand-dipped daily, and aged in François Frères French oak barrels for 8-12 months. This small barrel aging adds depth and complexity to our Pinot Noir.
Background story
It’s hard to talk about Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir without mentioning Alexander Payne’s film “Sideways.” The film came at just the right time, as Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir was already gaining popularity. A new generation of vineyard managers were making improvements, and winemakers were getting to know the local Pinot Noir better. The combination of better grapes, improved winemaking, and the popularity of the film led to a huge increase in demand for Pinot Noir from the region. Nearly two decades after the film’s release in 2004, its influence is still felt today. Au Bon Climat has been at the forefront of this movement, producing Burgundian-style Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County since 1982, long before “Sideways” was released.
With classic fruity aromas and earthy depth, this wine is ideal for pairing with food. In its youth, it pairs well with lamb or lighter meats. After a few years, as the flavors become more balanced, it is delicious with salmon or a smooth red pasta sauce. We have enjoyed this wine with a variety of dishes, from spicy Indian dishes to typical American sandwiches, and it paired well with almost everything. The possibilities for food pairings are endless.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Central Coast |
| Winery | Au Bon Climat |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Rood fruit, Soepel, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
The brain behind the Au Bon Climat winery is Jim Clendenen. He was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated in law from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1976. During his studies he had his "junior year abroad" in 1974 in France where he discovered that life was more than just tacos.
After graduation, he spent both a month in Burgundy and Champagne, which convinced him to pursue a career in wine rather than pursuing a law degree. During the 1978 harvest, Jim Clendenen was an assistant winemaker at Zaca Mesa Winery. He stayed there for 3 years and gained a great wealth of experience. In 1982 Clendenen, together with Adam Tolmach, decided to establish a winery with only Burgundian varieties of rented plots. In 1990 Adam left again and Jim took the helm solo. Through careful reinvestment from its own production, Au Bon Climat (meaning "a well-exposed vineyard") has grown to over 50,000 crates per year.
Au Bon Climat collects grapes from several vineyards on the California Central Coast, particularly Santa Barbara County, all of which are highly regarded. These include Clendenen's very own Le Bon Climat Vineyard and also grapes from the legendary Bien Nacido vineyard - both in Santa Maria Valley. Also grapes from Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, Los Alamos Vineyard (Santa Barbara County) and Talley Vineyard in San Luis Obispo County.
The winery has built an international reputation with its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Jim Clendenen, as they call it the "Mind Behind" Au Bon Climat, is recognized worldwide for its classically styled wines. In 1989 and 1990, Au Bon Climat was on Robert Parker's shortlist of Best Wineries in the World and in 1991 was selected by Oz Clark as one of the 50 global creators of Modern Classic Wines. Dan Berger of the Los Angeles Times named Clendenen "Los Angeles Time Winemaker of the Year" in 1992; Food & Wine Magazine named him "Winemaker of the Year" in 2001. Germany's leading wine magazine Wein Gourmet named Clendenen "Winemaker of the World;" and in 2007 Jim was inducted into the James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America." There are many accolades, but Jim does not rest on his laurels. He is constantly looking to refine his profession and therefore leads the pack.
Au Bon Climat wines order online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Au Bon Climat wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!