Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Knox Alexander 2014

With the arrival of Jim's son, Knox Alexander, it became necessary to create another distinctive Pinot Noir bottling to honor him in 1998. The criteria this time was purely vineyard oriented. Jim Clendenen would select each year the best performing vineyard sections among the 58 acres of estate Pinot fruit he has planted since 1994. It would be a combination, half-and-half, of the best expression of the new Dijon clone plantings, and the best annual traditional California selections.

This wine is bright, focused and beautifully delineated. A wine of precision and focus that exudes energy from start to finish. Taking a wild ride from the aromas and flavors associated with this grape variety, the active and bright 2014 Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander is a Pinot Noir for wine lovers who enjoy more than just oak and ripe fruit.