Isabelle is unlike any other Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir. Our top Pinot Noirs, prior to making Isabelle in 1994, were all single vineyard wines. Isabelle was the first, top-end Pinot Noir that is a blend from different locations. After the birth of his daughter, Jim Clendenen wanted to make a special wine in her honor. Every year since, we select the finest Pinot barrels from many different vineyards locally and afar. Making the best wine from our best barrels is the goal, so the blend has varied over the years. Even the best vineyards have “off” years. By choosing and blending only the finest lots, the wine is always the top of its class year after year.
