Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California 2023 orange fullness dominated by liveliness and

fullness dominated by liveliness and firmness

crisp acidity

blueberry and cherry preserve flavors that slowly tighten up on the back half

The vines are 40 years old

Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California 2023 orange fullness dominated by liveliness andThe 2021 Pinot Noir crop ripened slowly and evenly. The result was a nose loaded with dark fruits. A smokey, plummy note is first noticed and then fresher strawberry, cherry berry aromas slowly become evident. It has a deep ruby color that foretells a mouth filling intensity. This is not a wine that will take time to express its potential; it is a rich and satisfying experience even at this young age. Au Bon Climat sources fruit from several of the