Au Bon Climat Isabelle Pinot Noir California 2020

Au Bon Climat (which means "a well-exposed vineyard") has grown over its history to over 30,000 cases through careful re-investment from its own production. The winery has cultivated an international reputation for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Jim Clendenen, the “Mind Behind” Au Bon Climat, is recognized worldwide for his classically-styled, Burgundian- focused wines and he is also highly regarded for his work with Italian varietals, such as Nebbiolo and Tocai Friulano.

A blend of Au Bon Climat's top Pinot barrels from different vineyard sources, the Isabelle Pinot is their most highly regarded. It is a bright and effusive wine with tons of aromatic presence and fine balance. Sweet red cherry fruit, orange peel, spice, and dried herbs open first, followed by a host of perfumed floral notes that lead into the mid-palate and finish. Silky and quite elegant, this wine is an absolute stunner!