Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County Pinot Gris - Pinot Blanc Blend
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc
Top Notes For
60% Pinot Gris (from their own Bien Nacido vineyard + fruit from El Camino and Sierra Madre vineyards) and 40% Pinot Blanc (all Bien Nacido). 2015 vintage. Pinot Gris is the first grape variety harvested every year, picked with low sugar and high acidity. This explains the crisp style of this wine. Fresh and mineral with modest complexity, but well-balanced.Abv. 13%.
60% Pinot Gris (from their own Bien Nacido vineyard + fruit from El Camino and Sierra Madre vineyards) and 40% Pinot Blanc (all Bien Nacido). 2015 vintage. Pinot Gris is the first grape variety harvested every year, picked with low sugar and high acidity. This explains the crisp style of this wine. Fresh and mineral with modest complexity, but well-balanced.Abv. 13%.
May 24th, 2017Peach, light citrus, medium acidity, grapefruit
Peach, light citrus, medium acidity, grapefruit
Feb 24th, 2017Melon and apple on the nose, mainly Apple but some citrus on the pallet and finish. Tastes like there was some time on oak which throws the balance off
Melon and apple on the nose, mainly Apple but some citrus on the pallet and finish. Tastes like there was some time on oak which throws the balance off
May 17th, 2015