Au Bon Climat
Urban tasting room in Santa Barbara
About
Au Bon Climat was started in 1982 by Jim Clendenen to make Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara County. Its downtown Santa Barbara tasting room pours Au Bon Climat and Clendenen Family Vineyards wines, including library bottles.
Source: aubonclimat.com, Facts checked October 16, 2026
The wines
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Aligoté, Gewürztraminer, Tocai Friulano
- Vineyards
- Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, Bien Nacido
- Founded
- 1982
Plan your visit
Facts checked Oct 16- Address813 Anacapa Street, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Tasting hoursWed–Mon 12pm–6pm (last tasting 5:15pm); closed Tue
- TastingsWalk-ins welcome. Curated Library Tasting $120 per person, booked at least two days ahead
- Phone+1 (805) 963-7999
Hours and fees change. Confirm with the winery before you drive out.
Other places nearby
Is this your winery?
Members tell their story in their own words, with photos chosen from their own site, add a “Book a tasting” button and their events, and see who is planning to visit.