Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023

Classic Burgundy from New School America

Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)

$75.00

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Red Fruit, Preserved Fruit, and Mineral, Sweet Spice

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: California (Napa, Sonoma, Russian River Valley & More), United States of America

Grape Varietals:
Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)

Winemaking:
Conventional Winemaking
Crushing & Destemming

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Lamb, Charcuterie, Tomato Based Pasta, Philly Cheese Steak

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Masala Curry, Thai Pork Belly, Ayam Bakar

Au Bon Climat Winery

An homage to the wines of Burgundy, Au Bon Climat features many renditions of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Blanc, with balance and character critical elements in every wine. These wines age beautifully because of their symmetry and restraint.

Description

Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2023

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Pinot Noir from a blend of 5 vineyards in 2 appelations, Santa Maria Valley & Santa Barbara County

Taste Profile: The 2021 Pinot Noir crop ripened slowly and evenly. The result was a nose loaded with dark fruits. A smokey, plummy note is first noticed and then fresher strawberry, cherry/berry aromas slowly become evident. It has a deep ruby color that foretells a mouth-filling intensity. This is not a wine that will take time to express its potential; it is a rich and satisfying experience even at this young age.

Winemaking Process: Aged for 10 monts in French oak barrels, about 10% new.

Bright & Easy Reds

Easy drinking red wines with bright fruit aromas and low tannins. The wines are often released without much aging in tank, oak barrels or bottle, and are meant to be drunk early

These wines typically can be nejoyed without food, and are usually served cooler. They can be light bodied wines like Beaujolais, or light extraction styles that do not emphasize tannin & color extraction