My first Clendenen Family Vineyards bottling.
It opens with apricot, baked apple, pear, and jasmine, unfolding into light vanilla, lemon curd, grapefruit zest, and just the slightest hint of Sherry. On the palate it’s warm and plush with lively acidity. Compared to ABC typically more mineral-edged style, this bottling feels more opulent, with greater emphasis on texture, offering a fuller expression while still carrying Jim Clendenen’s hallmark balance.
What a treat!
My first Clendenen Family Vineyards bottling.
It opens with apricot, baked apple, pear, and jasmine, unfolding into light vanilla, lemon curd, grapefruit zest, and just the slightest hint of Sherry. On the palate it’s warm and plush with lively acidity. Compared to ABC typically more mineral-edged style, this bottling feels more opulent, with greater emphasis on texture, offering a fuller expression while still carrying Jim Clendenen’s hallmark balance.
What a treat!
Sep 15th, 2025
2012 in 10/22. Stellar! Superbly balanced with sexy oak, acidity and delicious ripe and barely under ripe yellow apples. Peak! 13.5% From the TR in T and I only trip to Sta Barbara. It had age when we bought it but exercised a bit more patience. Awesome chard experience!!
2012 in 10/22. Stellar! Superbly balanced with sexy oak, acidity and delicious ripe and barely under ripe yellow apples. Peak! 13.5% From the TR in T and I only trip to Sta Barbara. It had age when we bought it but exercised a bit more patience. Awesome chard experience!!
Oct 28th, 2022
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
