Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley for le Du's Wines Bien Nacido Vineyard (2001)
| Winery: | Au Bon Climat |
| Region: | USA » California » Santa Barbara County » Santa Maria Valley |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Au Bon Climat
Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat (which means "a well-exposed vineyard") produces internationally-recognized Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc wine from grapes grown in California's Santa Barbara County. The Au Bon Climat winery is located on the world-famous Bien Nacido Vineyard, and is owned by winemaker Jim Clendenen. Au Bon Climat was listed on Robert Parker's Best Wineries of the World in both 1989 and 1990, while Jim Clendenen has been named Winemaker of the Year in 1992 by the Los Angeles Times, and Winemaker of the Year in 2001 by Food and Wine Magazine. The winery is not open to the public for either tours or tastings. Members of our wine club and mailing list are invited to our Spring and Fall Open Houses.
– Description from Mimi Kim
Really smooth sweet white which has that buttery peach flavour I look in all Chardonnays. Excellent stuff.
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Au Bon Climat on Snooth-
June 2014
Just got this from Adam Lee. Meeting up with eMark and Foxall Monday for dinner. Should we change venues and do this? Not at all familiar with what Virginia has to offer. Hey All, Not sure if this is the proper place to post this, but wanted to invite all of you in the Santa Rosa area to a tasting of Virginia wines that we are hosting next Monda... Read More
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April 2014
Au Bon Climat-Pinot Noir St Barbara au Bon Climat Jim Clendenen Santa Barbara 2009
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April 2014
It's been a few days. So, I am bringing this one back to life.Last ... able to share a bottle of Au Bon Climat Chardonnay, and I was able to order a 1/2 bottle of Qupe Bien Nacido Syrah. Life is good.Late in the evening as the bar was emptying out (we were the only ones having anything like a full meal at 10:30 pm), we realized that sitting ... Read More
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November 2013
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November 2013
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October 2013
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