Au Bon Climat

Au Bon Climat is a U.S.-based winery, founded in 1982. The winery is in Santa Maria, California. The winery produces over 30,000 cases of wine annually, including Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Pinot blanc and Pinot gris varietals. According to the winery's website, the primary source for Au Bon Climat's grapes is the Bien Nacido Vineyards, in northern Santa Barbara County. Au Bon Climat also sources grapes from the Le Bon Climat Vineyard, the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, and San Luis Obispo County's Talley Vineyard. Au Bon Climat's winemaker, founder and owner is Jim Clendenen.

References

External links

Au Bon Climat Website
Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association Website
Jeff Morgan (1997-11-15). "Up From the Underground". Wine Spectator (Wine Spectator Online).
"50 Most Influential Winemakers" (PDF). Wine and Spirits Magazine. Fall 2004.
"About Us". Au Bon Climat Website. Au Bon Climat. Retrieved 2008-07-30.

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