Elegant, complex and beautifully expressive, Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander Pinot Noir is a distinguished Californian red inspired by the great wines of Burgundy. Named in honour of founder Jim Clendenen's son, it combines ripe black cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with delicate notes of violet, forest floor, cedar and savoury spice. The palate is wonderfully refined, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and a beautifully integrated oak character adding depth and structure. Rich yet remarkably graceful, this is a serious, age worthy Pinot Noir that demonstrates the extraordinary potential of California's cool climate vineyards. An excellent partner for roast duck, game birds, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin and truffle dishes.

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Santa Maria Valley, California – Pinot Noir

A beautifully refined Californian Pinot Noir with cherry, raspberry, woodland spice and subtle earthy complexity. Silky, structured and distinctly Burgundian in character.

Au Bon Climat winery is totally devoted to making classic, Burgundian-styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara County. The convergence of cool, brisk Pacific air, marine-based soils, and east-west running valleys of the area provided an ideal place for growing exceptional grapes. Hence the name 'Au Bon Climat,' the French idiom for 'good place.'

Forty years later, the wines have earned a world-class reputation internationally. Jim Clendenen, 'The Mind Behind' Au Bon Climat, set the objective and stayed true to its course. As the fads in California winemaking have come and gone, Au Bon Climat has maintained a laser focus in producing traditional, site-specific, nuanced, iconic wines.

Pinot Noir (100%)

Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most revered red grape varieties, known for its ability to express site with clarity and finesse. Typically showing red and dark cherry fruit, floral notes and subtle earthiness, it is light to medium bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Styles range from delicate and aromatic to more structured and concentrated, depending on climate and winemaking approach.

California - One of America's most celebrated wine-producing region, responsible for around 80% of the country's wine. Its remarkable diversity of climates and landscapes, from the cool, fog-influenced Pacific Coast to warm inland valleys, allows an extraordinary range of grape varieties to flourish. Renowned regions such as Napa Valley, Sonoma County and the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA produce wines of exceptional quality, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel among the state's signature varieties. California's spirit of innovation, combined with a deep respect for terroir, has established it as one of the world's great wine destinations.