Reviews & Ratings

2014 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir "Knox Alexander"

Winery: Au Bon Climat

Vintage: 2014

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Knox Alexander"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Maria Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $50

Cases produced: 800

KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: April 22, 2018

Wine Review: This dark red colored Pinot Noir is very good. It opens with a classic Burgundian bouquet featuring scents of ripe black cherry and red currant. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, savory and easy to drink. The flavor profile is a tasty mild blueberry and red plum blend with notes of gentle oak. I also detected hints of ripe strawberry towards the end. The finish is dry and its flavors fade away nicely. This Pinot Noir is very food friendly and would pair very nicely with fresh sliced Norwegian salmon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Named after Jim Clendenen’s son Knox, this wine is from the finest lots of Pinot Noir from the estate Le Bon Climat and Bien Nacido Vineyard since 1998.

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