Au Bon Climat Estate Knox Alexander Santa Maria Pinot Noir 2020 Rated 95JD

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Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 95
Fermented with 25% whole clusters and aged in new barrels, the 2020 Pinot Noir Knox Alexander is similarly light ruby-hued and has a spicy, complex nose of ripe red fruit, spicy herbs, leather, and savory flowers. This carries to a medium-bodied Pinot Noir that's beautifully balanced, has an elegant, seamless mouthfeel, perfectly resolved tannins, and a great finish. I love its overall purity, balance, and length, and I would expect it to evolve gracefully over the coming 10-15 years. It might be the finest vintage of this cuvée I've tasted. Drinking Window 2024-2039.

Au Bon Climat Estate Knox Alexander Santa Maria Pinot Noir 2020

Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander Pinot Noir 2020 is a flagship estate bottling named after Jim Clendenen's son, showcasing the best Pinot Noir parcels from Santa Maria Valley. This vintage offers exceptional depth, with layers of dark cherry, forest floor, spice, and fine tannins - built for aging yet stunning today.

Key Features

• Type: Red Wine
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Santa Maria Valley, California
• ABV: 13.5%

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Dark cherry, plum, clove, and earthy spice.
• Palate: Complex and structured with red and black fruit, savory notes, and firm acidity.
• Finish: Long, layered, and cellar-worthy.

A collector's Pinot Noir offering depth, elegance, and long-term aging potential.