Au Bon Climat, Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir 2020
Sta. Rita Hills
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Au Bon Climat incorporates Old World winemaking in a New World wine region to produce terrific Burgundian-styled wines. This single vineyard Pinot Noir is bursting with berry fruits, dried herbs and earthy nuances with plenty of structure and length.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
United States- Mid Ruby
- Pinot Noir
- 10.13 Units
- 13.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2035
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Silky, ripe red berries with a spicy, savoury character
Aroma
Red cherry, wild raspberry, floral notes, dried herbs, earthy
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
From its 1982 start, founder Jim Clendenen's aim was to make world-class Burgundian style wines. He'd visited France in the mid 1970s and on his return, researched until he'd found the perfect spot in California – the ocean-cooled climate and marine soils of Santa Maria Valley, and within it, the Santa Rita Hills. 40 years later, the wines have a world-class reputation. These vineyards are ideal for growing grapes - hence the name 'Au Bon Climat' (a good climate). This Pinot Noir uses fruit from the oldest section of the prestigious Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in the cool Santa Rita Hills. Handpicked grapes, whole cluster pressing and ageing in French oak barrels give fresh berry aromas with savoury layers, and great ageing potential.
From its 1982 start, founder Jim Clendenen's aim was to make world-class Burgund
With an alluring flourish of spices, delicate, transparent fruits and a long, graphite-laced finish
Erin Brooks
Wine Advocate on 2019
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