31 January 2012

ABC is all you need ...........


Au Bon Climat, Santa Maria Valley, Knox Alexander, Estate Bottled Pinot Noir 2007



Grape:     Pinot Noir

Where:    Santa Maria, California, USA

Booze:     13.5%

Food:       Quiche, Roast Duck, Veal

Story:      Certified Organic


Not that I advocate drinking to solve a bad mood, but just sometimes you need some inspiration, and the heavy weight Au Bon Climat Pinot 2007 is just the lifeline I needed.

The gorgeous red berry fruit  and red cherry is nothing short of masterful.  It is fresh with a kiss of vine leaf that practically has me dancing in my living room. And that is only after the first sip. On second pass, the wine delivers a leather pouch of soft vanilla spice. Very enticing.

With food, this has the acidity and tannin structure makes this a suitable guest at the dinner table.

It is not every day you enjoy a wine as good as this.  Only if life was as good as ABC.

Available from D Vine Wine, for  £35

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