Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2024 750ml

Au Bon Climat was founded in 1982 by Jim Clendenen and Adam Tolmach in Santa Barbara County. This is its classic Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, the appellation printed on the label.

The 2024 is 100% Pinot Noir, mostly from the Bien Nacido, North Canyon and Rancho Real vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley, with a little from Kick On and Los Alamos Vineyard. It was hand-picked in several passes in September, fermented in small lots with daily punch-downs, and aged eight months in neutral François Frères French barrels. It's 13.5% alcohol.

Look for Bing cherry and blackberry first, then hibiscus tea, crushed peppercorn and lilac, with a round, juicy palate, smooth tannins and a polished finish.

Against Sea Smoke Southing 2023, Au Bon Climat is fresher, less oaky and a fraction of the price; for an everyday Santa Barbara Pinot at the dinner table, choose Au Bon Climat.

Serve it with charcoal-grilled burgers, hoisin-glazed salmon or herb-roasted chicken.

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