Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir Sanford Benedict other_regions_italy coconut and cedar wood oak

coconut and cedar wood oak

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard boasts gentle eucalyptus and vanilla shadings accenting bolder notes of cassis and black cherries

Medium to deep garnet in color with a touch of brick

dry and mildly austere if slightly warmer finish

Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir Sanford Benedict other_regions_italy coconut and cedar wood oakThe 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