Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County appellation_Orkney dirt road they were told

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balance wood and bittersweet

then raised the decibels by increasing the proof alcohol

Palate: Full-bodied with layers of spice

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Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County appellation_Orkney dirt road they were toldThis wine is a handcrafted blend from premier vineyards in Santa Barbara County. The majority of the blend comes from the Santa Maria Valley, featuring Bien Nacido, North Canyon, and Rancho Real vineyards, with a small percentage sourced from Kick On and Los Alamos Vineyard in the Los Alamos area. Our winemaking process has remained consistent for 40 years, focusing on traditional, time proven techniques. We hand harvest, ferment in small lots,