Talley Vineyard Rincon Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
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Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, seared salmon
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The Au Bon Climat Talley Vineyard Rincon Pinot Noir represents a historic partnership between legendary winemaker Jim Clendenen and the Talley family, pioneers of the Arroyo Grande Valley. Sourced from the steep, southwest-facing slopes of the Rincon Vineyard, this wine benefits from unique calcareous clay soils and a cool maritime breeze sweeping in from the Pacific Ocean. Clendenen applied his signature Burgundian approach to this fruit, utilizing open-top fermenters, manual punch-downs, and aging in premium François Frères French oak barrels. The result is a Pinot Noir of remarkable structure, balancing bright red fruit with deep earthy undertones and a distinct mineral spine that reflects this exceptional coastal terroir.
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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.