Au Bon Climat

Hildegard Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley White Blend

9.127 ratings

9.09 pro ratings

Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Aligoté

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

9.0

Apple, lemon curd, honey, oak, butterscotch, vanilla and slate. Great acidity and balance.

Apple, lemon curd, honey, oak, butterscotch, vanilla and slate. Great acidity and balance.

May 30th, 2017

9.5

Pinot blanc, pinot gris, aligote. Full malo and two years NFO. Over the top? Maybe a bit, but in the ABSOLUTE best way.

Pinot blanc, pinot gris, aligote. Full malo and two years NFO. Over the top? Maybe a bit, but in the ABSOLUTE best way.

Aug 16th, 2016

8.9

Taste Luke a Chardonnay but it's not a Chardonnay. Great body, and rich, thick texture.

Taste Luke a Chardonnay but it's not a Chardonnay. Great body, and rich, thick texture.

Jun 2nd, 2016

9.5

Holy shit.

Holy shit.

Oct 21st, 2015

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

8.8

Only thing missing with this beauty is Jim - such a nice wine!
#texsom #pinotfamily

Only thing missing with this beauty is Jim - such a nice wine!
#texsom #pinotfamily

Aug 9th, 2015

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.0

Kind of a crazy blend of whites - sort of like Jim.

Kind of a crazy blend of whites - sort of like Jim.

Jul 28th, 2015

Maggie Harrison

9.0

age this one. rich, spicy with classic Clendenen/Sta Barara acidity

age this one. rich, spicy with classic Clendenen/Sta Barara acidity

May 22nd, 2015

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

Another interestingly different wine.

Another interestingly different wine.

Aug 11th, 2015

9.1

Not bad!

Not bad!

Aug 3rd, 2018

9.1

Nice nose Very good mouth feel with mineral finish

Nice nose Very good mouth feel with mineral finish

Jul 29th, 2017