Clendenen Family Vineyards

Le Bon Climat Gewürztraminer

8.827 ratings
8.89 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Gewürztraminer
Duck, Cheddar & Gruyere, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon with pronounced stone fruit, citrus aromas with floral blossoms and petrol notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, mango and lime citrus with vivid acidity, minerality, spice and petrol notes. Medium finish ending dry with fresh fruit and smoky mineral notes.

Medium lemon with pronounced stone fruit, citrus aromas with floral blossoms and petrol notes. On the palate flavors of apricot, mango and lime citrus with vivid acidity, minerality, spice and petrol notes. Medium finish ending dry with fresh fruit and smoky mineral notes.

Jun 18th, 2022
Eric Urbani

12% abc, off dry, great domestic Gevurtz

12% abc, off dry, great domestic Gevurtz

Dec 25th, 2019
Jennifer McPherson

Lively, interesting citrus, happy wine. Definitely will come back.

Lively, interesting citrus, happy wine. Definitely will come back.

1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2013
Arty Veee

Perfect for this heat!

Perfect for this heat!

Oct 10th, 2015
mattswineworld

Low alcohol, good acidity, and a rare example of a successful Californian Gewürztraminer.

Low alcohol, good acidity, and a rare example of a successful Californian Gewürztraminer.

Oct 9th, 2015
Vinny Eng

@maggiejane they will see us from such great heights!

@maggiejane they will see us from such great heights!

Oct 1st, 2013
Tom Balamaci

Library white still holding up; a testament to the winemaking of the late, great Jim Clendenen. Roses, peaches, acid core; not unctuous or too sweet. Paired nicely with pierogi, sausages and sauerkraut and plum/fig tart.

Library white still holding up; a testament to the winemaking of the late, great Jim Clendenen. Roses, peaches, acid core; not unctuous or too sweet. Paired nicely with pierogi, sausages and sauerkraut and plum/fig tart.

Aug 16th, 2021
Valerie Bollen

Intense aromas of roses and oranges. Medium acidity, full-bodied, and slighty oily texture. Exotic fruit explosion (pineapple, lychee, and tangerine) with a long finish. Very true to type.

Intense aromas of roses and oranges. Medium acidity, full-bodied, and slighty oily texture. Exotic fruit explosion (pineapple, lychee, and tangerine) with a long finish. Very true to type.

Apr 23rd, 2019
Alice Kwak

2014

2014

Nov 16th, 2018
Steve Anderson

Au Bon Climat / Qupe Open House at Bien Nacido.

Au Bon Climat / Qupe Open House at Bien Nacido.

Apr 25th, 2017