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Jim Clendenen, Santa Barbara vintner who changed the course of California Pinot Noir, dies at 68
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Au Bon Climat winemaker Jim Clendenen, seen in 2019 in front of his wine library at his tasting room in downtown Santa Barbara.Erick Madrid/Special to The Chronicle 2019Show MoreShow Less
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Jim Clendenen, seen in 2019 at his tasting room, stayed true to his style of delicate, subtle winemaking even when it wasn’t popular.Erick Madrid/Special to The Chronicle 2019Show MoreShow Less
Jim Clendenen, the boisterous, rebellious founder of Au Bon Climat winery, who carved a path for subtler, European-inspired Pinot Noirs in California, has died. The winery confirmed his death but did not disclose a cause. He was 68.