Four years after the passing of founder Jim Clendenen, the visionary known as “The Mind Behind” Au Bon Climat, the Santa Barbara County winery continues to thrive under the leadership of his children Knox and Isabelle Clendenen. Together with longtime team members Enrique Rodriguez and Jim Adelman, the next generation is carrying forward the legacy of producing world-class Burgundian-style wines that put Santa Barbara on the global map.

The Clendenen family’s spirit of hospitality and mentorship remains at the heart of the winery. From the legendary communal lunches to the meticulous craftsmanship in the cellar, Knox is learning every facet of winemaking while Isabelle travels the world sharing Au Bon Climat wines with new audiences.

The team’s dedication to Jim’s original vision ensures that Au Bon Climat, meaning “a well-exposed vineyard,” continues to reflect the same passion, generosity, and excellence that have defined it since 1982.

Read how Isabelle and Knox are honoring their father’s legacy in this fantastic write-up in the Akron Beacon Journal.