Au Bon Climat
Santa Maria Valley Pinot Gris Pinot Blanc
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Almonds, citrus, and gun smoke initially. Cream, honeysuckle and lemon zest on the palate. The oak presense is noticeable and adds mouthfeel + structure. Enough acid to achieve a nice balance, very enjoyable and better then expected.
Almonds, citrus, and gun smoke initially. Cream, honeysuckle and lemon zest on the palate. The oak presense is noticeable and adds mouthfeel + structure. Enough acid to achieve a nice balance, very enjoyable and better then expected.
Mar 23rd, 2016
Great nose. Unmistakably Pinot Gris, with a touch of Pinot blanc, of course.. Ripe Apple, spice, bit of lees, chalky minerals and dried flowers on the nose. mouth filling and exotic on the palate, with toasty yeast finishing the experience. At 13% and for the price, this rocks. I'm a fan.
Great nose. Unmistakably Pinot Gris, with a touch of Pinot blanc, of course.. Ripe Apple, spice, bit of lees, chalky minerals and dried flowers on the nose. mouth filling and exotic on the palate, with toasty yeast finishing the experience. At 13% and for the price, this rocks. I'm a fan.
Dec 30th, 2015I love any wine that exceeds expectations.
I love any wine that exceeds expectations.
Dec 20th, 2015
Great balance between voluptuousness and cut. Somewhat reminiscent of a Rhone white, though it possesses that unmistakable hazelnut Pinot Gris thing. Bien Nacido's Pinot Blanc, while the smaller component, comes through loud and clear, all nuts, honey, and stony minerality. Perfect wine for a Tuesday.
Great balance between voluptuousness and cut. Somewhat reminiscent of a Rhone white, though it possesses that unmistakable hazelnut Pinot Gris thing. Bien Nacido's Pinot Blanc, while the smaller component, comes through loud and clear, all nuts, honey, and stony minerality. Perfect wine for a Tuesday.
Jul 1st, 2015
Not quite as quirky as Au Bon Climat's other wines, but still a palate filler.
Not quite as quirky as Au Bon Climat's other wines, but still a palate filler.
Jan 15th, 2015
Great fresh drinking white. Amazing price performer.
Great fresh drinking white. Amazing price performer.
Aug 15th, 2020
Rounder and "bigger" than the Soave, but still fresh. Really enjoyed this one
Rounder and "bigger" than the Soave, but still fresh. Really enjoyed this one
Jan 28th, 2019
Great Pinot balance. Will definitely return to this one, especially as the weather heats up.
Great Pinot balance. Will definitely return to this one, especially as the weather heats up.
Apr 18th, 2016