Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 750ml Outlet Manchester Great Sale

Description

Another gorgeous Pinot from ABC. Beautiful aromas of spice, rose petals, cherry/berry fruit are amplified on the palate. Named after Jim Clendenen’s son, this wine is from the best sections of Bien Nacido Vineyard and Le Bon Climat.

Producer Description

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.

This Pinot Noir is best enjoyed at room temperature. Simply uncork the bottle, let it breathe for a bit, and then pour it into a wine glass. Savor it slowly to fully appreciate its flavors. Keep it stored in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Avoid shaking the bottle too vigorously before opening. When pairing, it goes well with a variety of dishes like roasted chicken, grilled salmon, and mushroom risotto.