Clendenen Family Vineyards

The Pip Young Vines Le Bon Climat Chardonnay

9.029 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Pip was a border collie at the winery and an entire line-up of wines was named after her. Important attributes of “Pip” wines are a shorter barrel age with less new wood using fruit from younger vines. These wines are drinkable upon release. Medium straw color, delicate aromas of stone and tropical fruits. On the palate subtle fruit flavors of apple and pear, with a mineral character. Medium finish enjoyable, good value! Tasting Sample!

Pip was a border collie at the winery and an entire line-up of wines was named after her. Important attributes of “Pip” wines are a shorter barrel age with less new wood using fruit from younger vines. These wines are drinkable upon release. Medium straw color, delicate aromas of stone and tropical fruits. On the palate subtle fruit flavors of apple and pear, with a mineral character. Medium finish enjoyable, good value! Tasting Sample!

Jun 16th, 2020
Matt Perlman

Toasty nuts, grapefruit spritz and orchard fruit with a hint of tropical. Food friendly

Toasty nuts, grapefruit spritz and orchard fruit with a hint of tropical. Food friendly

Apr 26th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Pip was a border collie at the winery and an entire line-up of wines was named after her. Important attributes of “Pip” wines are a shorter barrel age with less new wood using fruit from younger vines. These wines are drinkable upon release. Medium straw color, delicate aromas of stone and tropical fruits. On the palate subtle fruit flavors of apple and pear, with a mineral character. Medium finish enjoyable, good value! Tasting Sample! @delectable

Pip was a border collie at the winery and an entire line-up of wines was named after her. Important attributes of “Pip” wines are a shorter barrel age with less new wood using fruit from younger vines. These wines are drinkable upon release. Medium straw color, delicate aromas of stone and tropical fruits. On the palate subtle fruit flavors of apple and pear, with a mineral character. Medium finish enjoyable, good value! Tasting Sample! @delectable

Feb 19th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

On a trip to CA, tried 10 AuBonClimat wines. Jim Clendenen, owner of ABC in 2000, created his own label to explore making unique wines from his Le Bon Climat vineyard, later expanded the project to include fruit from other historic Santa Barbara County sites. Jim named this wine "The Pip" in homage to his Border Collie, former winery mascot. Aromas of stone and tropical fruits. Apple and pear flavors with lemon zest and a touch of vanilla oak. Well balanced and Crisp on the finish ending with mineral tones.

On a trip to CA, tried 10 AuBonClimat wines. Jim Clendenen, owner of ABC in 2000, created his own label to explore making unique wines from his Le Bon Climat vineyard, later expanded the project to include fruit from other historic Santa Barbara County sites. Jim named this wine "The Pip" in homage to his Border Collie, former winery mascot. Aromas of stone and tropical fruits. Apple and pear flavors with lemon zest and a touch of vanilla oak. Well balanced and Crisp on the finish ending with mineral tones.

Oct 5th, 2016
Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.0

Très bien fait Clendenens

Très bien fait Clendenens

Aug 3rd, 2015
Max Gottesfeld

My favorite Chardonnay for the money. Peaches and vanilla with toast and citrus.

My favorite Chardonnay for the money. Peaches and vanilla with toast and citrus.

Feb 3rd, 2015
Erik Longabardi

Always lovely

Always lovely

Dec 4th, 2021
Roger Egan Sr.

Not bad. Citrus with some zest. Clean but not my preferred Chardonnay.

Not bad. Citrus with some zest. Clean but not my preferred Chardonnay.

Oct 23rd, 2018
Kris

Lovely tasty chard not overpowering great for easy drinking

Lovely tasty chard not overpowering great for easy drinking

Jun 3rd, 2017
Brendan OConnell

Great, well-balanced Chardonnay. I had great expectations for this wine.

Great, well-balanced Chardonnay. I had great expectations for this wine.

Apr 23rd, 2017