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2013 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Knox Alexander
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 15
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Winiac wrote: 91 points
November 5, 2022 - Good acidity and exemplary balance. Structured but does not have enough fruit stuffing to last decades. Impressive California Pinot.
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BRR wrote:
February 19, 2021 - Not decanted, served in GlassVin stems. On day one, I was underwhelmed by this wine. Everything was good and okay, but not amazing. The initial nose was full of an early truffle-like element that was even strong than the fruit. It subsided with air. Nice, delicate pomegranate and cherry fruit, but the palate presence didn't impress, nor did the finish. Will report back on day two this evening. NR
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mac-eye Likes this wine: 92 points
November 8, 2020 - A real pleasure. Balanced. Mature fruit and the right amount of tannic grip. No harsh elements. Perfectly ready to drink now.
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MattMauldin Likes this wine: 94 points
November 10, 2019 - Clear ruby color. Secondary, complex aromatics - fig & red apple skin fruit, sandalwood & cedar, green tea, mossy earth and clove spices. Equal parts rich and elegantly refined on the palate, showing waves of pomegranate & fig fruit over deep secondary layers consistent with the nose. Dense and fleshy through the mid-palate with fine-tuned acidity and silkiness to the tannins. Juicy, mouthwatering flavors on the finish, with good overall length. Plenty of life ahead on this one, but just gorgeous right now. Drink/hold.
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Francophile1 Likes this wine: 91 points
September 24, 2019 - I’ve always enjoyed how Au Bon Climat can make their wines taste just like it comes from Cote de Nuis. Classic burgundy aromas and flavor profile with a touch of funk/brett on the finish. My kind of California Pinot Noir.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- Type Red
- Producer Au Bon Climat
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Knox Alexander
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
- UPC Code 4830733000833
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (2%)
- In Cellars 128 (36%)
- Consumed 221 (62%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Dried Meats, LambWho Likes This Wine
100% Like It 14 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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