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2004 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Ynez Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 4
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jbroich Likes this wine: 92 points
January 5, 2013 - Wonderful wine, fabulous nose of roses, cherry and spices, very smooth and elegant on the palate, remarkable and rather surprisingly slutty strawberry finish, has developed considerably, looking forward to 5+ yeasrs. hope that WA continues to underrate this wine and the vintner.
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bwillia wrote: 85 points
December 19, 2010 - Al little flat I'm afraid. Waited too long.
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peternelson wrote: 91 points
August 2, 2009 - Anita: After warming up, beautiful nose of black cherry, slight espresso, slight cough syrup w/nice med. spiciness and a pot pouri. Heady,, perfumey, and just a lite touch of van. oak. smooth, earthy, Grand Cru style. W/Dan and Alex; perfect w/grilled salmon.
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Barberolo wrote:
February 14, 2007 - bright ruby, clear, expressive nose of ripe cherry fruit, nut and spice, balanced acidity with complex flavors, nice silky texture with long finish, med acidity with silky tannin, all around, chicken, veal salmon, duck. 2G (Prestige, 26.00).
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By Stephen Tanzer
September/October 2006, IWC Issue #128 (link)(Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Sanford and Benedict Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Au Bon Climat
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Sanford & Benedict Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Ynez Valley
- UPC Code 850755000080
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (6%)
- In Cellars 20 (38%)
- Consumed 30 (57%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 2 votes
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- VineyardSanford & Benedict Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Ynez Valley
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