Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
Murky florals. Condensed fruits. Intense herb. Savory pepper. Underlying pyrazine. Primary, unstable structure. Well worth the $19 admission.
Murky florals. Condensed fruits. Intense herb. Savory pepper. Underlying pyrazine. Primary, unstable structure. Well worth the $19 admission.
1 person found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2016I love full bodied, rich, savory reds. This pinot gives me that, but instead is light and fresh at the same time. Delicious.
I love full bodied, rich, savory reds. This pinot gives me that, but instead is light and fresh at the same time. Delicious.
1 person found it helpfulJan 20th, 2016Transparent ruby red, slightly orange at the rim. Ripe red fruit(cherries, strawberries)in the nose. Round and ripe taste with lovely cherry fruit, velvety tannin, impeccable balance and good length. Great value too. 2014 vintage.Abv 13,5 %. 26 euro.
Transparent ruby red, slightly orange at the rim. Ripe red fruit(cherries, strawberries)in the nose. Round and ripe taste with lovely cherry fruit, velvety tannin, impeccable balance and good length. Great value too. 2014 vintage.Abv 13,5 %. 26 euro.
Sep 30th, 2016Great red fruit, strawberries, cherries, had the 2014. Very well done, pleasant
Great red fruit, strawberries, cherries, had the 2014. Very well done, pleasant
Jul 6th, 2016Drinks above its price range, beautiful color.
Drinks above its price range, beautiful color.
May 10th, 2016Thoroughly enjoyable entry level PN. Sappy fruit with an herbal earthy component in the nose. Good concentration, nice balance. Already showing nice aromatics, soft texture, and passable acid balance. Not to age but to drink over the next year. Ordered it with dinner at The Village Idiot in Lexington, KY. Took the rest of the bottle back to the hotel room. These are day 2 notes.
Thoroughly enjoyable entry level PN. Sappy fruit with an herbal earthy component in the nose. Good concentration, nice balance. Already showing nice aromatics, soft texture, and passable acid balance. Not to age but to drink over the next year. Ordered it with dinner at The Village Idiot in Lexington, KY. Took the rest of the bottle back to the hotel room. These are day 2 notes.
Apr 17th, 2016Lovely fragrant perfume. Light/medium weight palate with some sap and forest floor. A little simple but drinks to its price point.
Lovely fragrant perfume. Light/medium weight palate with some sap and forest floor. A little simple but drinks to its price point.
Apr 6th, 20162014, Enjoyed it even more than the last vintage. The nose leaves little to be desired, with dried cranberry, a yellow bell pepper-like vegetal note, mushroom, and ripe cherry. The palate features more cranberry, underripe strawberry, herbs de Provence, and a silky finish. Flowing. No rough edges, drinks really well young. Always a good bottle from Mr. Clendenon.
2014, Enjoyed it even more than the last vintage. The nose leaves little to be desired, with dried cranberry, a yellow bell pepper-like vegetal note, mushroom, and ripe cherry. The palate features more cranberry, underripe strawberry, herbs de Provence, and a silky finish. Flowing. No rough edges, drinks really well young. Always a good bottle from Mr. Clendenon.
Apr 5th, 2016Ruby with fresh red fruit aromas and spicy notes. The palate displays flavors of strawberry and black raspberry with a touch of cinnamon and pepper spice. Good balance, medium length, drink now.
Ruby with fresh red fruit aromas and spicy notes. The palate displays flavors of strawberry and black raspberry with a touch of cinnamon and pepper spice. Good balance, medium length, drink now.
Apr 3rd, 2016