Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Crafted by Joseph J. Wagner, 4th generation winemaker, with winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby with red berry fruit aromas, tea and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of jammy blackberry and cherry with pronounced sweet vanilla oak, cacao and pepper spice notes. Soft tannins and bright acidity, well balanced, with mineral tones on a long finish ending with toasty spice! Nice! — a day ago

Yan Gagnon

8.9

Domaine
Au Bon Climat (Santa Barbara County, Californie)
Présentation
Ce Pinot Noir d'entrée de gamme figure parmi les références incontournables du célèbre ouvrage "Les 1001 vins à boire dans sa vie", témoignant de sa qualité remarquable malgré son positionnement tarifaire accessible.
Examen visuel
Belle robe rubis aux reflets brillants, limpide et d'une intensité moyenne.
Nez
Expressif et séduisant, dominé par un beau fruit frais. Notes de cerise mûre et de fraise des bois se mêlant élégamment à des nuances d'épices douces (cannelle, clou de girofle). Une intrigante touche d'iode apporte une dimension saline et minérale qui complexifie l'ensemble.
Bouche
Attaque franche et fraîche, avec une belle acidité qui structure le vin et lui confère une grande vivacité. Le fruit s'exprime pleinement, particulièrement la cerise qui persiste en milieu de bouche. Tanins fins et soyeux. Finale élégante et savoureuse, d'une longueur moyenne, laissant une impression de fraîcheur.
Conclusion
Un Pinot Noir californien d'une belle fraîcheur et d'un équilibre remarquable, illustrant parfaitement le savoir-faire d'Au Bon Climat. À savourer avec patience compte tenu des droits de douane qui en limitent l'accès. — 6 days ago

Raul Puga

9.5

Such a great wine with some years ahead of it. Love me some aged California Chardonnay — 22 days ago

Steve Bowen

9.3

Laughing when I say this… the first glass tastes just as wonderful as the last glass. Often when we do tastings the last glass tastes good but later we wonder why in the world we liked it so much. This one is enjoyable from the very first sip. Regardless of the crazy label and name, it’s a great selection to enjoy with dinner and a partner. — a day ago

with Tracy

Heath & Johanna VanDeLinder

9.6

What a phenomenal wine. Great color, smooth, full body, tons of flavor. Our favorite wine and at a price point that is affordable for special occasions ($50). Edges out another in this vein, Caterwaul. Cheers — 20 days ago

Elena Moroz

9.1

Great wine, subtle, more like a European wine. Great. — 16 days ago

Kayla Watson

9.0

Really good and smooth. Very drinkable with or without food — 23 days ago

Scott Kahn

9.6

My first exposure to Don Melchor was rewarding! Rich, dark fruit maturity on the nose was consistent with long lasting dark cherries and red plum on the palette. Soft tannins reminiscent of a well aged Cabernet, the softness of this young cab was surprising and delightful! An absolute treat to taste!! — 11 days ago

with Timothy

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruits, spice, oak and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of plum and blackberry with toasty vanilla oak, pepper and cacao wrapped in lively acidity. Fine tannins, medium+ finish, good structure ending with fruit, cedar, spice and earthy tones. Good value! — 17 days ago

Raul Puga

9.4

Delicious and still young. Cheers!! — 15 days ago