30 Yrs in the Shed with Bob at Bien Nacido Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, seared salmon
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This special bottling is a heartfelt tribute to one of the Central Coast's most enduring winemaking friendships. In 1989, Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat and Bob Lindquist of Qupé built a winemaking facility on the historic Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. Affectionately dubbed 'the shed,' this simple metal building served as their shared creative sanctuary for three decades. To celebrate thirty years of cohabitation, shared barrels, and mutual inspiration, Jim crafted this limited-edition Pinot Noir. Sourced from the legendary Bien Nacido Vineyard, the wine is made using classic Burgundian techniques, including open-top fermentation and aging in fine Francois Frères French oak barrels. It beautifully captures the cool-climate terroir of the Santa Maria Valley, offering a complex profile of bright red berries, savory dried herbs, and elegant earthy undertones.
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Founded in 1982 by the legendary winemaker Jim Clendenen and Adam Tolmach, Au Bon Climat is a pioneering estate located in the Santa Maria Valley of Santa Barbara County, California. Situated on the historic Bien Nacido Vineyard, the winery is internationally acclaimed for its unwavering commitment to crafting Burgundian-style wines of balance, restraint, and longevity. Utilizing traditional French winemaking techniques, including open-top fermenters, manual punch-downs, and aging in classic Francois Frères French oak barrels, Au Bon Climat produces highly expressive, food-friendly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their signature expressions, such as the Knox Alexander Pinot Noir and Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Chardonnay, showcase the unique, cool-climate terroir of California's Central Coast.