Au Bon Climat

Knox Alexander Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

9.05 ratings

9.01 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

Makoto Someya

9.0

A bit solid compared to Isabell. Need to decant it for hours. A bit tannic. 2018 @3000, Jess, 230701

Jul 1st, 2023

Chris Haywood

8.6

Cits settled into this really great savoury thyme/menthol evolution, still full of cherries and the acidity is bracing. Tannins are pretty distant, so it's doing some heavy lifting. Nobody will ever think this is anything other than great, but I'd like a touch more structure.

Jun 22nd, 2023