Winery Information
Winery Information for: Au Bon Climat
Winery Founded: 1/1/1982
Winery Founded by: Adam Tolmach and Jim Clendenen
Winery Current Owner: Clendenen family
Winery Description: Au Bon Climat is a California winery renowned for its Burgundian approach to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir made in Santa Barbara County that emphasizes balance and finesse over flash and weight. Founded in 1982 by Jim Clendenen and Adam Tolmach in a converted dairy barn, the winery quickly became acclaimed for its elegant, site-specific wines. Clendenen assumed full ownership by the late 1980s and guided the estate with unwavering dedication to quality and Old-World tradition. His legacy continues through his children’s involvement and the winery’s continued devotion to producing layered, restrained wines that reflect both the land and the founder’s vision.
Winery Web site URL: http://www.aubonclimat.com
Winery Mailing List URL: https://aubonclimat.com/
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Last updated information for this winery on: 8/26/2025
Au Bon Climat wine releases
2025 Wine Releases
- January 2025;
- February 2025;
- March 2025;
- April 2025;
- May 2025;
- June 2025;
- July 2025;
- August 2025; 2024 Central Coast Clendenen Family Vineyards Aligoté (8/26/2025, $25)
- September 2025;
- October 2025;
- November 2025;
- December 2025;
2024 Wine Releases
2023 Wine Releases
2022 Wine Releases
2021 Wine Releases
2020 Wine Releases
- January 2020;
- February 2020;
- March 2020;
- April 2020;
- May 2020; 2018 Santa Maria Valley Clendenen Family Vineyards Rancho La Cuna Vineyard Grenache Gris ($22.50), 2017 Paso Robles Shell Creek Vineyards Gamay 15 ($22.50)
- June 2020;
- July 2020;
- August 2020;
- September 2020;
- October 2020;
- November 2020;
- December 2020;
2019 Wine Releases
2018 Wine Releases
2017 Wine Releases
- January 2017; 2014 Santa Maria Valley Blue Series Hildegard White Blend Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc/Aligoté ($35)
- February 2017; 2016 Santa Maria Valley Clendenen Family Vineyards Bien Nacido Estate Plantings Mondeuse Rose ($18), 2013 California Genuflection Pinot Noir (25 1.5ml cases, $225)
- March 2017; 2014 Santa Ynez Valley Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir (350 cases, $50)
- April 2017;
- May 2017;
- June 2017;
- July 2017;
- August 2017;
- September 2017;
- October 2017;
- November 2017;
- December 2017;
2016 Wine Releases
2015 Wine Releases
- January 2015; 2011 Knox Alexander Pinot Noir ($45), 2010 Talley Vineyard-Rincon Pinot Noir ($50), 2011 Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Chardonnay ($35), 2013 Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc ($18), 2012 Le Bon Climat Viognier ($18)
- February 2015;
- March 2015;
- April 2015;
- May 2015;
- June 2015;
- July 2015; 2013 Santa Maria Valley Clendenen Family Vineyard Le Bon Climat Viognier (300 cases, $18), 2013 Santa Maria Valley Clendenen Family Vineyard Le Bon Climat Gewürztraminer ($18), 2010 Santa Maria Valley Clendenen Family Vineyard Le Bon Climat Pinot Noir ($40), 2010 Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Estate Plantings Petit Verdot ($35), 2008 Santa Maria Valley Clendenen Family Vineyards The Pip Nebbiolo ($25)
- August 2015;
- September 2015;
- October 2015;
- November 2015;
- December 2015;
2014 Wine Releases
2013 Wine Releases
2012 Wine Releases
- January 2012;
- February 2012; 2008 La Bauge Au-dessus Pinot Noir, 2008 Wild Boy Chardonnay, 2005 Barbera, 2008 Knox, 2008 Isabelle Pinot Noir
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- December 2012;
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2000 Wine Releases
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