Au Bon Climat

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Gris Pinot Blanc

9.026 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris
Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, White Fish, Pasta, Pungent Cheese, Goat & Feta Cheese, White Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Potato, Nuts & Seeds, Salads & Greens, Herbs, Chili & Hot Spicy, Beans & Peas, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Oyster, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

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
Cameron Porter

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
Steve Goore

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
Nicole Buote

Good. A little sweet at first.

Good. A little sweet at first.

Feb 16th, 2016
Shannon Kara

Slay.

Slay.

Feb 8th, 2016
Jbatten

Harmoniuos blend of the white pinots with a honeysuckle core.

Harmoniuos blend of the white pinots with a honeysuckle core.

Nov 18th, 2015
Patrick Downes

Interesting blend

Interesting blend

Sep 29th, 2015
Michael Horkay

This one was super tight in the beginning yet it opened up after two hours. Apricots and a creaminess that is crazy for a white not going thru malolactic. It was on its lees for awhile. Great value.

This one was super tight in the beginning yet it opened up after two hours. Apricots and a creaminess that is crazy for a white not going thru malolactic. It was on its lees for awhile. Great value.

Sep 27th, 2015
Alice Kneeland

A little bit sweet. Very unique. SUPER drinkable. Would pair great with chicken.

A little bit sweet. Very unique. SUPER drinkable. Would pair great with chicken.

Jul 20th, 2015
George Hesse

Fruit on the nose. A bit too sweet but everyone enjoyed it.

Fruit on the nose. A bit too sweet but everyone enjoyed it.

Jun 7th, 2015