Au Bon Climat

Nielson Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.015 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Todd Stone

Light garnet with a clear rim and a nose of tabacco/leather with spices like clove & cinnamon (not much fruit nose). Smooth in the mouth with mild acidity & low tannins. Dark plum, blackberry with same flavors as on the nose (a bit spicy on the tongue). Not your average Pinot but quite nice and will pair well with lots of foods.

Light garnet with a clear rim and a nose of tabacco/leather with spices like clove & cinnamon (not much fruit nose). Smooth in the mouth with mild acidity & low tannins. Dark plum, blackberry with same flavors as on the nose (a bit spicy on the tongue). Not your average Pinot but quite nice and will pair well with lots of foods.

Sep 16th, 2023
Todd Stone

Very good also. Spicier and tastes of higher alcohol but isn't. Not quite as good as Isabelle.

Very good also. Spicier and tastes of higher alcohol but isn't. Not quite as good as Isabelle.

Dec 26th, 2016
Michael Fuller

One of my favorite older vintage Pinot noir producers from a fantastic site. Paired great with my salmon. Great wine.

One of my favorite older vintage Pinot noir producers from a fantastic site. Paired great with my salmon. Great wine.

Aug 23rd, 2016
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