Clendenen Family Vineyards
The Pip Young Vines Le Bon Climat Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
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, 2020Toasty 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, 2019Pip 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, 2019On 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, 2016Très bien fait Clendenens
Très bien fait Clendenens
Aug 3rd, 2015
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
Not bad. Citrus with some zest. Clean but not my preferred Chardonnay.
Not bad. Citrus with some zest. Clean but not my preferred Chardonnay.
Lovely tasty chard not overpowering great for easy drinking
Lovely tasty chard not overpowering great for easy drinking
Jun 3rd, 2017
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