VOLUME 7, ISSUE 9
January 1, 2009
January 1, 2009
2008 Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 California Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 Oregon Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 Value-Priced California Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 Value-Priced Oregon Pinot Noir All-Americans
2008 Top New Zealand Pinot Noirs
2008 Pinot Noir Shootout Prelims
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2007 Loring Wine Co Pinots
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White Christmas in the Willamette Valley
Styling the Pinot Noir Highway
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Au Bon Climat
| Owner(s) | Jim Clendenen |
| Web site | www.aubonclimat.com |
| Link to this site |
The mind behind, Jim Clendenen, is a California original whose long hair, cooking skills, and wines are legendary. His winery is at Bien Nacido Vineyard (no tasting room). Founded in 1982, 45 acres are owned, 100 acres are leased or controlled. Besides Au Bon Climat, multiple brands are produced including Cold Heaven, Ici/La-Bas, ll Podere Dell' Olivos, and Vita Nova. The Pinot Noirs are highly lauded. 805-937-9801.
Articles About Au Bon Climat
Reviewed Wines
2007 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $20. 76% Pinot Noir, 24% Mondeuse.
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Darkly fruited nose with a touch of chocolate fudge, barnyard and hay. Juicy nondescript dark fruit with a hint
of pepper, char and tea flavors. Nicely crafted with decent acidity for the table, but veers away from the typical
Pinot Noir flavor profile.
Reviewed November 17, 2008
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2004 Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
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2004 Au Bon Climat Le Bon Climat Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
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2007 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $20. 76% Pinot Noir, 24% Mondeuse. · Darkly fruited nose with a touch of chocolate fudge, barnyard and hay. Juicy nondescript dark fruit with a hint of pepper, char and tea flavors. Nicely crafted with decent acidity for the table, but veers away from the typical Pinot Noir flavor profile. Reviewed November 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
2004 Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
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2004 Au Bon Climat Le Bon Climat Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
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