Jim Clendenen, Santa Barbara vintner who changed the course of California Pinot Noir, dies at 68
Jim Clendenen, Santa Barbara vintner who changed the course of California Pinot Noir, dies at 68 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of2 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 2of2 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...