Remembering James Alexander Clendenen
Remembering James Alexander Clendenen SANTA MARIA, Calif., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The wine world has lost an icon. James Alexander Clendenen of Au Bon Climat Winery in Santa Maria, CA passed away Sunday, May 16th in his sleep. He was 68. A visionary, Jim was instrumental in putting the Santa Barbara region on the map by cultivating an international reputation for fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir since 1982. His absence is keenly felt, but his legacy will continue. Jim Clendenen, the "Mind Behind" as was his official title, was one of the lions of the wine industry, recognized worldwi...