Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc
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Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc - 2020

Item # 63254 750mL

In addition to stunning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat produces finely textured and flavorful Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. This refreshing blend delighted us on the first sip with its crisp acidity and delicate fruit aromas.

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Color
White
Vintage
2020
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-Region
Santa Barbara
Producer
None
Grape Variety
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
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Staff Pick Notes

Farming varieties like Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc in Santa Barbara County may not seem to make sense, but the cool nights and long growing season on the Central Coast of California are ideal for these grapes. Luckily, Jim Clendenen saw the potential. Part hippie, part renegade, part winemaking genius, he approached the craft through a Burgundian lens, but was not afraid to create uniquely American wines. Some of the best examples of aged American wines I've tasted were made by him. If you have patience and proper storage, buy at least three bottles of this white blend. Your taste buds will be rewarded immediately, but your palate will be blown away over time. Currently this is full of green apple, crisp pear, and white floral undertones. Great acidity and structure are additional hallmarks that also support bottle age.

- BLR

Glossary

California

California makes more wine than any other state in the United States. Not only does the state grow a variety of noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, there are also plantings of lesser-known varieties such as Nebbiolo, Roussanne and Mourvèdre to name just a few.

Pinot Gris

Pinot Grigio is an Italian synonym for the French Pinot Gris variety, but many more people have had Pinot Grigio than a Pinot Gris. At its most basic level, the grape produces varietals that are smooth and easy to drink, and perfect with a huge range of dishes that just beg to be paired with a fresh white wine. There is an entire spectrum of Pinot Gris/Grigio, however, the best of them being subtly aromatic and deeply colored, with formidable structures. Most of Italy's Pinot Grigio is grown in...

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