Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California 2023 orange crisp acidity

crisp acidity

fullness dominated by liveliness and firmness

The hefty Cinsault component will ensure excellent aging and enough suppleness for drinking young

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

zesty and juicy herbed bouquet

Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California 2023 orange crisp acidityThe 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