The Winery Au Bon Climat of Santa Barbara County of California

Winery Au Bon Climat
The winery offers 93 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 19 of the estates of California.
It is located in Santa Barbara County in the region of California
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The Winery Au Bon Climat is one of the world's great estates. It offers 93 wines for sale in of Santa Barbara County to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the picturesque heart of Santa Barbara County in California, the Domaine Au Bon Climat offers an exceptional wine experience. Surrounded by the natural beauty and ideal climate of the Pacific Ocean, the Domaine Au Bon Climat enjoys a tremendous reputation, not only because of its breathtaking location, but also because of the superior quality of its refined wines. Founded in 1982, this winery is a true celebration of passion and wine-making craftsmanship, reflected through the expertise of its founders, Jim Clendenen and Adam Tolmach. Both have managed to take advantage of the mild climate of Santa Barbara to produce some of the most appreciated wines in the United States. Spread over 100 hectares of farmland, the Domaine Au Bon Climat is artistically designed, ingeniously combining rustic charm and subtle elegance, captivating the senses from the moment one passes through its doors. The lush meadows surrounding the vineyards offer a breathtaking panorama, while the carefully maintained rows of vines produce some of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties. The wines of Domaine Au Bon Climat are synonymous with quality. Their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are particularly appreciated, reflecting the unique expression of the local terroir. These wines are elegant and balanced, with a complexity that suits a variety of palates. Visitors to the estate are invited to learn more about the wine-making process during guided tours of the facilities. After touring the vineyards, one can meet in the tasting room to sample a selection of wines paired with local cheeses.

Top Winery Au Bon Climat wines

Looking for the best Winery Au Bon Climat wines in Santa Barbara County among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Au Bon Climat wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Au Bon Climat wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Au Bon Climat

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Au Bon Climat

How Winery Au Bon Climat wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, veal roast, country style or duck aiguillettes with basalmic.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Au Bon Climat

On the nose the red wine of Winery Au Bon Climat. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or apples. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Au Bon Climat. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Au Bon Climat

  • 2005With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.01/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Au Bon Climat.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discovering the wine region of Santa Barbara County

Californian star of cool climates (Central Coast): signature Pinot Noir as king of reds on the cool AVAs (Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Maria Valley) — fine and mineral with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, orange peel and spice, Burgundy-style acidity. Taut Chardonnay (citrus, apple, gunflint). Fleshy Syrah (Ballard Canyon).

6 AVAs, east-west valleys letting in Pacific fog — cool-to-warm gradient. Popularised by Sideways.

The top white wines of Winery Au Bon Climat

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Au Bon Climat

How Winery Au Bon Climat wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or poultry such as recipes of spanish paella, carri of shrimps with chillies or chicken massala.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Au Bon Climat

On the nose the white wine of Winery Au Bon Climat. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Au Bon Climat. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Au Bon Climat

  • 2019With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.11/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Au Bon Climat.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Aligoté

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot grigio

Crisp, light dry whites with a pale, sometimes copper-tinged robe, slender palate and fresh acidity, showing delicate aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, pear, white flowers, almond and mineral notes. Refreshing profile. Absolute star of northern Italy: Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Alto Adige DOC and Trentino DOC. Italian synonym for Burgundy's pinot gris (grey mutation of pinot noir), one of Italy's most exported whites.