Wines of balance, restraint, and longevity, fiercely following unwavering principles designated from the first vintage. Au Bon Climat has elevated Burgundian varietals on California’s Central …

Since its inception, “World of Pinot Noir” has been a cornerstone for Pinot Noir enthusiasts, bringing together the finest producers globally to Santa Barbara wine country. Au Bon Climat, a dedicated participant from the beginning, is honored to celebrate the event’s 25th anniversary!

Au Bon Climat is a U.S.-based winery, founded in 1982 by Adam Tolmach and Jim Clendenen in the early years of the Santa Barbara County wine industry. In 1990, Tolmach left to start Ojai Winery and Clendenen became sole proprietor and winemaker.

Since 1982, Au Bon Climat winery has been singularly focused on creating balanced, delicious, Burgundian-style wines like Pinot Noir & Chardonnay.

An Intimate, unique wine tasting experience - indoors or outdoors. Most wines earning 90+ points. Reservations recommended using Tock app. Walk-ins welcomed if space permits. Customized Special Tastings available if made in advance. Au Bon Climat features wines of vision, balance, character, and age ability.

From the historic vineyard that surrounds the winery itself, this bottling is the epitome of Au Bon Climat. Light in the glass, the wine entices the nose with aromas of sage, bay laurel, crumpled flowers and tart red fruits.

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Au Bon Climat is a Californian estate with an international reputation for its Burgundian-styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines made predominantly in Santa Barbara County. Owner-winemaker Jim Clendenen was one of the best-known figures in the American wine industry.

One of the first wineries in Santa Barbara County, Au Bon Climat was essential in putting Santa Barbara Pinot Noir on the map worldwide. Founder and wine icon Jim Clendenen created an international reputation for stellar Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of character, balance, and longevity.

Shop our classically-produced, Burgundian-style wines from Au Bon Climat, Clendenen Family Vineyards, and more. Library & Large formats also.