Au Bon Climat
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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 Vineyard, 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.
[edit] 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.
