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 September Wine Club Shipment below!
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SEPTEMBER 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 September 1st, 4PM
ADD-ON DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1ST 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 Los Alamos Chardonnay
A wine of patience and promise, this vintage is now entering its prime drinking window, rewarding collectors who understood its aging potential of 10-12+ years. Experience a masterful expression of Santa Barbara terroir that has gracefully evolved into something truly charming and open-knit.
2024 Au Bon Climat Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc
Bright and layered, this mineral-driven blend offers aromas of green apple, pear, and apricot. Crisp lemon-lime flavors and subtle sandstone minerality bring freshness, while a supple texture and classic acidity create a balanced, elegant finish. Dry, flavorful, and immensely drinkable, it’s a white wine that’s both approachable and refined.
2024 Au Bon Climat Aligoté
Aligoté is back: The reprobate grape of burgundy has made its way back to the Au Bon Climat winery. After a short hiatus, we are excited to announce the return of Aligoté to the Clendenen Family lineup.
2022 Au Bon Climat Kick On Pinot Noir
Sourced from the esteemed Kick On Vineyard, this Pinot Noir reflects the unique balance of warm days and cool nights in Los Alamos Valley. A striking nose of alpine strawberry, guava, and prickly pear leads into a layered palate of tart cherry, masala spice, and fresh-cut cedar. Aged for 24 months in French oak, this single-vineyard wine offers remarkable depth, structure, and elegance.
2021 Barham Mendelsohn Pinot Noir
This vintage of Barham Mendelsohn Pinot Noir is a captivating blend of cured pine and dark marionberry, gracefully unfolding into notes of cranberry tart, allspice, and cream. Crafted with meticulous care, the vineyard at Lala Panzi undergoes stringent canopy management, manual tilling, and precise ripening assessment, ensuring optimal fruit quality. Aged for 24 months in 33% new François Frères French oak barrels, this medium-plus-bodied wine promises a memorable tasting experience and further aging potential.
2020 Clendenen Family Vineyards Syrah/Viognier
Our Rancho La Cuna Syrah/Viognier is a testament to the art of co-fermentation. Our Syrah and Viognier intertwine, reminiscent of Rhône techniques, resulting in a supple, dense Syrah. Delicate and light-styled, it boasts layers of tea leaf, plum, and sassafras, with notes of blueberry, allspice, and nutmeg, balanced by juicy acidity and lingering oak tannins.
2022 Au Bon Climat Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir
A wine that reflects over four decades of history, this Pinot Noir is complex and layered, yet never overpowering. From our first purchase of grapes from Michael Benedict in the 1980s, we’ve crafted a relationship with this vineyard. The wine opens with vibrant aromas of blood orange, green mango, cranberry, and rhubarb pie, while its juicy acidity and firm tannins promise excellent aging potential. A long, structured finish with hints of mahogany, spiced tea, and clove showcases the signature Sanford & Benedict backbone we cherish in every bottle.
EXCITING EVENTS COMING TO THE TASTING ROOM…
AU BON CLIMAT EVENTS CALENDAR
We’ve got an exciting lineup to carry us from late summer into fall! Join us for ABC After Hours, special themed tastings with great wine and great company- happening monthly. Don’t miss the final Summer DJ Series on September 7th, featuring Soul Selection Vinyl spinning from 2–6 PM – it’s the perfect summer send-off. We’re also thrilled to welcome BreadTrip on September 6th for a delicious sandwich pop-up (follow them on IG @breadtrip.vta- they sell out fast!). And mark your calendar for a spooky good time at our Halloween Blind Tasting on October 31st– costumes encouraged!
- Aug 29: ABC After Hours – Talley Vineyard | 5:30–7 PM
- Sept 6: BreadTrip Sandwich Pop-Up | 1 PM until sold out
- Sept 7: Final Summer DJ Series – Soul Selection Vinyl | 2–6 PM
- Sept 26: ABC After Hours – Nebbiolo Night | 5:30–7 PM
- Oct 31: ABC After Hours – Halloween Blind Tasting | 5:30–7 PM
- SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER PICK UP PARTY!
ABC After-Hours: August
Don’t miss a wonderful evening exploring the excellence of the Talley Vineyards. Taste two iconic varietals from a standout site.
Since its inception in 1991, Talley Vineyards Pinot has showcased exceptional quality and remains one of our premier vineyard sources. Join us to learn more about what makes Talley Vineyards so remarkable, as well as enjoy an exceptional flight of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Tasting lineup, Talley Vineyards:
2002 Chardonnay, Talley Rincon
2009 Pinot Noir, Talley Rosemary
2013 Pinot Noir, Talley Rincon (Magnum)
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