Au Bon Climat Winery & Clendenen Family Wines

Clendenen Family Vineyards

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Experience.

The integration of cool climate grapes and the richness and spice of French oak barrels and old-world winemaking techniques, creates a balanced wine that will provide enjoyment and age long into the future.

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Clendenen Family Vineyards

Au Bon Climat

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Passion.

Created in 2000, the Clendenen Family brand is a project of passion. There is no doubt quality is here along with the ABC signature of balance, finesse, and longevity.

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Clendenen Family Vineyards

Au Bon Climat

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Breadth.

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Aligoté, Gewürztraminer, Tocai Fruilano, and more varietals, lovingly produced with balance and character in mind.

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Jim Clendenen looking at a glass of Tocai Fruilano wine

Jim Clendenen hitting golf balls from the tops of wine bottles

Inspiration.

Jim’s love of the old-World wines of Burgundy, lead to the evolution of Au Bon Climat. Jim’s vision was to create a Burgundian inspired California wine. Our wine style has been consistent for over 40 vintages.

The Mind Behind

Legacy

Jim Clendenen and Bob Lindquist holding glasses of red wine standing in front of wine barrels

Sunday, July 31st, 12pm – 3pm

40th Anniversary Winery Open House

There will be an ocean of wine – special library wines. big bottles, current releases, and bargain wines for sampling and buying – not just from ABC but from the other wineries and brands including Lindquist Family, Verdad, Hitching Post, Clendenen Family, Vigneron, Bevela, Barham Mendesohn, and more. The event includes a Santa Maria Style BBQ created by our talented Cellar Master Enrique Rodriguez.

Wine Club Members enjoy special pricing and early entrance. Club Member Tickets

General Admission Tickets

Open 7 Days a Week

The ABC Tasting Room

Taste the newest releases, explore the wine library, and connect with the ABC crew. An experience as authentic as our wines.

Au Bon Climat Winery

Balance.

Wines of balance, restraint, and longevity, fiercely following unwavering principles designated from the first vintage.

Established.

Au Bon Climat has elevated Burgundian varietals on California’s Central Coast earning Robert Parker’s “Best Winery in the World” honor.

Pioneer.

He didn’t just walk the walk, Jim Clendenen paved the road as iconic winemaker, enthusiastic ambassador and guiding light for the local wine region.

Pursuit.

The original quest to create wines of balance, intrigue and longevity continues with a fresh approach

Sunday, July 31st, 12pm – 3pm

40th Anniversary Winery Open House

General Admission Tickets

Open 7 Days a Week

The ABC Tasting Room

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