Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir Sanford Benedict Vintage:2017 lacy and ultra-pure flavors that

lacy and ultra-pure flavors that are wonderfully refined

later developing that seductive marzipan scent that draws you in like a tractor beam

600 cases made

There is also excellent volume and solid mid-palate concentration to the rich

mineral-laced finish

Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir Sanford Benedict Vintage:2017 lacy and ultra-pure flavors thatThe 2017 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is a singular, gorgeous wine, made from the second set of vines planted on the site, with about 50% whole cluster. "The really old vines are planted east west, so I don't like those," says Jim Clendenen. "We don't use much whole cluster anymore, but that's what gives this its spice." Pale to medium ruby, it has a nose of perfumed red and black cherries, star anise and tree bark, feeling a touch