Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Consistency. Slivered almond and popcorn kernel. Pair with butter chicken or crab cakes.
Consistency. Slivered almond and popcorn kernel. Pair with butter chicken or crab cakes.
Oct 17th, 2025
Solid value but not a ton of energy
Solid value but not a ton of energy
Oct 16th, 2025
2014 drunk in 2024. Who knew this would hold up so well over 10 years? At the 2014 price I stand by my earlier statements that this was the best value American wine. Will need to pick up some later vintages to see if this still holds up.
2014 drunk in 2024. Who knew this would hold up so well over 10 years? At the 2014 price I stand by my earlier statements that this was the best value American wine. Will need to pick up some later vintages to see if this still holds up.
Jul 10th, 2024
Very well made, not too much oak; white stone fruit, quince, pineapple, round and supple.
Very well made, not too much oak; white stone fruit, quince, pineapple, round and supple.
Oct 29th, 2022Apple, honey, lemon, dried apricot and oak. Good acidity and balance.
Apple, honey, lemon, dried apricot and oak. Good acidity and balance.
Sep 21st, 2021
A real bargain for $25. Light Ruby with aromas of red fruit and gentle perfume spice. On the palate strawberry and cranberry with tea and baking spices on a smooth tannin structure. Fresh finish with a medium length ending. Solid value, the fruit should calm down a bit in a year or so.
A real bargain for $25. Light Ruby with aromas of red fruit and gentle perfume spice. On the palate strawberry and cranberry with tea and baking spices on a smooth tannin structure. Fresh finish with a medium length ending. Solid value, the fruit should calm down a bit in a year or so.
May 8th, 2021
Tonights wine I have opened is the 2012 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Chardonnay.
On the nose I am finding notes of lemon, giava, apricots, pear, vanilla, and good minerality.
On the palate there is lemon, papaya, apricot, baked apple, coconut, butter and a good dose of minerals.
This wine is medium bodied with good structure that is complex and has a rich viscous mouthfeel, high acidity with even being 9 years of age that leads right into a long crisp tropical fruit mineral finish. Have a great week and please be safe and healthy. Nostrovia! š„š„š„š„
Tonights wine I have opened is the 2012 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Chardonnay.
On the nose I am finding notes of lemon, giava, apricots, pear, vanilla, and good minerality.
On the palate there is lemon, papaya, apricot, baked apple, coconut, butter and a good dose of minerals.
This wine is medium bodied with good structure that is complex and has a rich viscous mouthfeel, high acidity with even being 9 years of age that leads right into a long crisp tropical fruit mineral finish. Have a great week and please be safe and healthy. Nostrovia! š„š„š„š„
Fantastic Chardonnay from Au Bon Climat. Lemon zest and melon flavors with hints of the same on the nose. This is a stellar Chardonnay for the money, comparable to fine Chablis from France. Perfect for a sunny spring evening!
Fantastic Chardonnay from Au Bon Climat. Lemon zest and melon flavors with hints of the same on the nose. This is a stellar Chardonnay for the money, comparable to fine Chablis from France. Perfect for a sunny spring evening!
Jun 3rd, 2019
Iām impressed. Post-malolactic pear and apple w/ popcorn in a taut package. $20 at MV.
Iām impressed. Post-malolactic pear and apple w/ popcorn in a taut package. $20 at MV.
May 9th, 2019Oaked Chardonnay that is so refined. So balanced.
Oaked Chardonnay that is so refined. So balanced.
May 4th, 2019
