Jim Clendenen (for Michael Schwartz)
JP Harbison
Le Bon Climat Vineyard Chardonnay 2012
Jim Clendenen Mind Behind
No. 9 Park Santa Barbara County Refosco 2008
This is a rather wonderful new world refosco that Clendenen bottles for No 9 Park in Boston. — 12 years ago
Jim Clendenen
Estate Bottled Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-dessus Pinot Noir 2010
2010 vintage. Delicate rose petal and orange zest nose. Bing cherry, a hint of tobacco, allspice and rhubarb flavors. That orange zest comes back for the finish along with a bit of zippy white pepper. Nearly perfect light/light medium body which is such a refreshing change from the roided up California pinots of the last dozen years. — 9 years ago
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2012
Tonight I am trying the 2012 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay. I have been amazed by Winemaker Jim Clendenen's Pinot Noir's so I though I should try his Chardonnay and I am glad I did. On the nose I get citrus notes, apple, peach and a nice butterscotch essences. On the palate again there is the citrus, apricot, apple, stone fruit and a ver nice acidity. There is a smooth creamy mouth feel and a medium + finish. Jim Clendenen ceases to amaze me. I bought this for $18.99 and is worth every penny. — 11 years ago
Jim Clendenen (For Michael Schwartz)
Lua Rossa No. 3 Santa Maria Valley Red Blend
Great new edition from JC. Soft tanins. Bright, floral, mineral. — 10 years ago
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2012
Tonight I am going to one of my favorite Pinot Noir's made by a wonderful Burgundian winemaker Jim Clendenen. His 2012 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir is everything I have come to expect from Jim. On the nose I get strawberries, red raspberries, herbal notes, plum and forest floor. On the palate the beautiful red fruit comes right up front, early strawberries, red raspberries, and a bit of red plum. There is clove, a mild mushroom, good minerality, and medium acidity. This is a well balanced Pinot with a nice length on the palate. I purchased this fine Pinot Noir for $19.99. Well worth it. — 11 years ago
David L
12' Harbison Chardonnay. Interesting story. This wine WASN'T made by Russell Bevan. The wine comes from Au Bon Climat vineyards & of course made by Jim Clendenen. 30 months in barrel & 1 year in bottle before release . That's insane for a West Coast Chardonnay. Only 24 cases! Check the cork out. He wants you to know.
Decanted it for a bit.Tropical flavors, caramel, vanilla, popcorn. — 9 years ago