The Latest from Au Bon Climat
Scroll through for the latest news and updates from Au Bon Climat and as always, find the tasting notes and details for the wines featured in your May Wine Club Shipment below!
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May add-on specials…
WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE ADD ONS
Customize your wine club shipment and take advantage of flat rate shipping with our exclusive add on offers, unique to each wine club. Click the image below to customize…
Mark your calendars: Deadline to add on is May 9th at 4PM
ADD-ON DEADLINE IS MAY 9TH AT 4PM PST
How to add wines to your shipment:
1. Sign into your membership profile–click here
2. Select “Edit Wines” in the upper right corner of your membership profile
3. Choose your desired wines or bundle
4. Click ‘Save Selection’ at the top
5. View total breakdown including shipping discount under ‘TOTAL’
If you would like to add on wines not featured in your club portal, please contact us. Email wineclub@aubonclimat.com or call 805-883-8165.
Included in this Shipment…
2023 Au Bon Climat Hildegard
This wine opens with delicate aromas of candied lemon and white rose, followed by subtle hints of coconut milk, nectarine, and sandalwood. On the palate, fresh green apple and nectarine from the Pinot Gris meld seamlessly with the creaminess of French oak, while the salinity of Pinot Blanc and the bright acidity of Aligoté provide a crisp, structured finish.
2022 Au Bon Climat Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay
Sanford and Benedict grapes are known for being beautifully balanced, and our chardonnay is no exception. This wine is effortlessly integrated with aromas of grapefruit and lemon curd leading the way, with subtle layers of little-leaf sage, sunflower seed butter, and dried pine needles emerging with air. On the palate, flinty minerality meets rich, round tones of crème brûlée for a refined and lingering finish.
2023 Clendenen Family Vineyards Grenache Gris
An intriguing nose of pear, melon rind, green mango, and passion fruit. Minerality provides structure, complemented by flavors of plum and lemon zest. A light to medium body with great acidity makes this wine effortlessly enjoyable.
2021 Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-Dessus Pinot Noir
With rich flavors of juicy blueberry and pomegranate, this wine further develops into an earthy and fragrant profile. Aromas of peppercorn, bramble, and roses are detectable adding complexity. With excellent structure, it culminates in a pronounced pine finish, showcasing layers and depth in this vintage. It is very approachable now but will develop beautifully into stewed fruits with age.
2020 Clendenen Family Vineyards Grenache
A serious and concentrated Grenache with intense fruit scents bursting from the glass, revealing cherry and peach candy. Darker-toned aromas follow with layers of fennel, hyssop, leather, and cigar. Developed tannins and good acidity create a sturdy structure with long-term aging potential. The finish lingers with delightful notes of crème brûlée and coffee.
2023 Au Bon Climat “Rosemary’s” Talley Vineyard Pinot Noir
First bottled by Au Bon Climat in 1991, this Arroyo Grande vineyard continues to deliver one of the most refined and compelling Pinot Noirs we’ve crafted. Bright aromas of wild berries and cream open the nose, giving way to savory hints of turmeric, dried thyme, and toasted oak. On the palate, rich notes of plum and mascarpone add texture and depth, finishing with a graceful, lingering warmth.
2021 Au Bon Climat Lalapanzi Vineyard Pinot Noir
Hints of dried mahogany intertwine with dark boysenberry in the front, gradually giving way to notes of fresh pomegranate and whipped cream with aeration. Fruit-forward flavors of tart cherry and cranberry are complemented by savory undertones of black olive, white pepper, and baking spices.
EXCITING EVENTS COMING TO THE TASTING ROOM…
AU BON CLIMAT EVENTS CALENDAR
Mark your calendars—there’s much to look forward to this month and well into the summer with Au Bon Climat! Keep an eye on our events calendar!
ABC After-Hours: May
This month, we honor Jim Clendenen’s special collaboration with Nashville wine collector Tom Black. Created for his friend Tom Black and inspired by a Bordeaux-style blend Jim once made for Toby Keith, Black By Black began as a challenge- to match top Bordeaux using Santa Barbara fruit. He succeeded.
Tom, a wine collector, wanted a signature wine for charity events, so Jim crafted it from one barrel each of Stallion Cabernet, Bien Nacido Merlot, and Petit Verdot, aged in new Taransaud oak. Elegant and old-world in style, this rare, unscored vertical is a true gem.
Tasting lineup, Black by Black:
2012, 2013, 2014 & 2016 in 3L format.
Spring Pick-up Party: Member Exclusive Celebration at the Tasting Room
Sunday May 18th | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spring is in the air, and it’s time to celebrate with your fellow Wine Club members at our Spring Pick-Up Party! Join us for an afternoon of seasonal sips, savory bites, and exclusive perks- just for our club community.
We’ll be pouring a special lineup of member-only wines, including a few surprises you won’t find on our regular menu. Take advantage of our bargain table, featuring limited wines at special prices- first come, first served, so don’t miss out!
This season’s food pairing is brought to you by Breadtrip, one of our favorite local pop-ups. On the menu:
Roasted Pork Sandwich – Broccoli rabe, provolone, pepperoncini
Chicken Confit Sandwich – Beylik Farms tomatoes, crispy chicken skin, schmaltz, sherry vinaigrette
All served on fresh house-made focaccia with lemon aioli and a refreshing citrus & fennel salad.
Bring your appetite, your wine-loving friends (guests welcome!), and get ready to toast to spring in style.
JUNE MEMBER EXCHANGE
Au Bon Climat x Whitcraft : Member Exchange
This June, we’re teaming up with our friends at Whitcraft Winery for an exclusive Member Benefit Exchange! For the entire month, your membership perks will extend to both tasting rooms- twice the fun, twice the wine. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
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