Au Bon Climat
Runway Vineyard Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Operated by Jim Clendenen who started winery in 1982. Runway’s first vintage was 2013 & 2015 is great. Limited production from this small vineyard. Aromas of ripe sweet fruit & floral scents, aged in French oak for about 20 months (winery folks indicated only a small amount of new oak was used). On the palate intense fruit flavors of cherry & strawberry, complex subtle spice, well balanced with acidity, great mouthfeel. Fine soft tannins lingering ending. Very nice, less than 250 cases made. Tasting Sample!
Operated by Jim Clendenen who started winery in 1982. Runway’s first vintage was 2013 & 2015 is great. Limited production from this small vineyard. Aromas of ripe sweet fruit & floral scents, aged in French oak for about 20 months (winery folks indicated only a small amount of new oak was used). On the palate intense fruit flavors of cherry & strawberry, complex subtle spice, well balanced with acidity, great mouthfeel. Fine soft tannins lingering ending. Very nice, less than 250 cases made. Tasting Sample!
Mar 15th, 2019
2015 vintage. Expressive superripe cherry, local scrub/brush and French oak nose with some tobacco/smoke in the high nose. Light-medium body. Fairly smooth tannins. Nice fruit balance throughout with a little spicy/zesty, mid-palate kick. Overall impression: pretty.
2015 vintage. Expressive superripe cherry, local scrub/brush and French oak nose with some tobacco/smoke in the high nose. Light-medium body. Fairly smooth tannins. Nice fruit balance throughout with a little spicy/zesty, mid-palate kick. Overall impression: pretty.
Jan 7th, 2022
Nice wine after it opens. Big, different style of fruit not usually seen from ABC. Lots of weight on the finish.
Nice wine after it opens. Big, different style of fruit not usually seen from ABC. Lots of weight on the finish.
Apr 20th, 20202014 vintage. Spritzy cranberry cherry finish.
2014 vintage. Spritzy cranberry cherry finish.
Oct 11th, 2017
each better than the last:-) deeper dirt than la bauge, 1er level offering , for sure.
each better than the last:-) deeper dirt than la bauge, 1er level offering , for sure.
Apr 20th, 2017
A light Pinot- actually new small vineyard named Runway.
A light Pinot- actually new small vineyard named Runway.
Dec 26th, 2016