Bon Courage Estate
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023
Classic Pinot with strawberries and cherry aromas. Medium tannins and medium acidity. A good value even on a restaurant menu. Nice with food. Will get again. — 2 months ago
Domaine de la Tour du Bon
Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2018
2018 vintage. Last tasted 8.26.22 (9.3) and 7.21.21 (9.3). Medium/medium-heavy body. Slightly less end palate lift than last two encounters and tasting like it is in that proverbial "state of confusion...er...transition." Would like to taste again and will give it 3-4 years before revisiting to do this justice. Pretty unified now without side projects and ancillary rabbit holes but something tells me this has another third act of mayhem and debauchery up its' sleeve. 07.09.25. — 3 months ago
Au Bon Climat
"Isabelle" California Pinot Noir 2021
A great Pinot noir with a little cat on the label. I think she’s a little fussy without food and at a high price point, but overall super enjoyable. I also don’t know how you rate anything on here below a 7. Most wine is just good ok??! — 4 days ago
Domaine Gaujal (Gaujal de Saint Bon)
Gaujal de St. Bon Picpoul-de-Pinet 2024
Tasty. Glug glug. — 2 months ago
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Los Alamos Vineyards Chardonnay 2022
Malo, butter, minerality, orchard fruit.
Really pretty Burgundian style chard.
Just ripe green fruit. Crisp. Tantalizing. Mineral.
Long finish on the fruit. Would be nice to lay down. — 3 months ago
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2023
Smooth, light oak up front, crisp finish — a month ago
Au Bon Climat
Santa Maria Valley Pinot Gris Pinot Blanc
Drank with Story at Mannys in Manitowish. It was fabulous. — 3 months ago
Château de Bon Ami
Red Bordeaux Blend 2022
Perfect aroma, color, and smooth — 3 months ago
Ming L
My first Clendenen Family Vineyards bottling.
It opens with apricot, baked apple, pear, and jasmine, unfolding into light vanilla, lemon curd, grapefruit zest, and just the slightest hint of Sherry. On the palate it’s warm and plush with lively acidity. Compared to ABC typically more mineral-edged style, this bottling feels more opulent, with greater emphasis on texture, offering a fuller expression while still carrying Jim Clendenen’s hallmark balance.
What a treat! — 18 days ago