- Au Bon Climat
Au Bon Climat is a
U.S. basedwinery , founded in1982 . The winery is inSanta Maria, California . The winery produces over 30,000 cases of wine annually, includingPinot Noir ,Chardonnay ,Pinot Blanc andPinot Gris varietals.According to the winery's website, the primary source for Au Bon Climat's
grapes is theBien Nacido Vineyards , in northernSanta Barbara County . Au Bon Climat also sources grapes from theLe Bon Climat Vineyard , theSanford & Benedict Vineyard , andSan Luis Obispo County 'sTalley Vineyard .Au Bon Climat's
winemaker , founder and owner isJim Clendenen .Awards and Recognition
Au Bon Climat was recognized in 1989 and 1990 with a listing in
Robert M. Parker, Jr. 's "Best Wineries of the World".References
*cite news | url=http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Archives/Show_Article/0,,1458,00%20en-USS_0FSCC.html | title=Up From the Underground | publisher=Wine Spectator Online | work=Wine Spectator | author=Jeff Morgan | date=1997-11-15
*cite news | url=http://www.aubonclimat.com/documents/50most_articleFall2004.pdf | title=50 Most Influential Winemakers | work=Wine and Spirits Magazine | date=Fall 2004
*cite web | url=http://www.aubonclimat.com/about.html | publisher=Au Bon Climat | work=Au Bon Climat Website | title=About Us | accessdate=2008-07-30External links
* [http://www.aubonclimat.com/ Au Bon Climat Website]
* [http://www.sbcountywines.com/ Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association Website]
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