Au Bon Climat 2010 La Bauge Au-Dessus Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / La Bauge Au-Dessus
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Au Bon Climat / Santa Maria Valley

This bottling by Jim Clendenen is all about subtlety, with red currants, tiny bits of strawberry and iron showing on the nose. A rusty cherry character shows once sipped, with chaparral and pencil lead emerging as well. This wine requires attention, but rewards those with focus and patience.