Brewer-Clifton
Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
As fresh as a spring daisy on the nose and palate. This hasn’t moved since it was bottled. I’m very impressed.
The nose presents lanolin and lemon oil and fresh-cut flowers. Palate is laser-focused with limes, grapefruit and gravel. Acid structure is pristine, yet powerful. I’m more familiar with BC’s pinots. This isn’t how I recollect the chard to be - wow! I think this is their entry-level offering, too. A very pleasant surprise… age is its friend.
As fresh as a spring daisy on the nose and palate. This hasn’t moved since it was bottled. I’m very impressed.
The nose presents lanolin and lemon oil and fresh-cut flowers. Palate is laser-focused with limes, grapefruit and gravel. Acid structure is pristine, yet powerful. I’m more familiar with BC’s pinots. This isn’t how I recollect the chard to be - wow! I think this is their entry-level offering, too. A very pleasant surprise… age is its friend.
Leaner with good color. Lemon, thyme, chicken fat, hint of chalk.
Leaner with good color. Lemon, thyme, chicken fat, hint of chalk.
Aug 24th, 2021
A blend of several viineyards, aromas of fruit and toasty creamy oak spice. On the palate pear, apple and hints of peach with citrus notes and nice round oaky honey tones. Medium+ finish ending with a creamy mineral edge. Nice!
A blend of several viineyards, aromas of fruit and toasty creamy oak spice. On the palate pear, apple and hints of peach with citrus notes and nice round oaky honey tones. Medium+ finish ending with a creamy mineral edge. Nice!
Apr 3rd, 2019
The 2015 Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay is a beautifully made and ageworthy wine sourced from the Machado, 3D and Acin Vineyards. This has a highly perfumed nose with wild mushroom, Golden Delicious apple and ripe pear. Dense and delicious, this wine has flavors of banana, roasted pineapple and suggestions of white tea with gooseberry accents. The weight and texture of this Chardonnay is absolutely gorgeous as this is a stunning effort by the talented hands of Greg Brewer. Drink 2019-2027- 93
The 2015 Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay is a beautifully made and ageworthy wine sourced from the Machado, 3D and Acin Vineyards. This has a highly perfumed nose with wild mushroom, Golden Delicious apple and ripe pear. Dense and delicious, this wine has flavors of banana, roasted pineapple and suggestions of white tea with gooseberry accents. The weight and texture of this Chardonnay is absolutely gorgeous as this is a stunning effort by the talented hands of Greg Brewer. Drink 2019-2027- 93
Feb 14th, 2019
Chardonnay. Baked apple, lees contact, subtle barrel character and nice acid.
Chardonnay. Baked apple, lees contact, subtle barrel character and nice acid.
Dec 25th, 2018
clean, well balanced good typical fruit but I would have liked a little more acid
clean, well balanced good typical fruit but I would have liked a little more acid
Jul 27th, 2017
The 2020 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a terrific appellation-level wine. Hints of pear, mint, lemon peel and white flowers all grace this expressive, sculpted Chardonnay from Brewer-Clifton. My only quibble is a slightly aggressive edginess that hopefully will soften over time. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2022)
The 2020 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a terrific appellation-level wine. Hints of pear, mint, lemon peel and white flowers all grace this expressive, sculpted Chardonnay from Brewer-Clifton. My only quibble is a slightly aggressive edginess that hopefully will soften over time. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2022)
15' Brewer- Clifton Sta . Rita Hills Chardonnay. 😕 at- Takami Los Angeles,CA.
15' Brewer- Clifton Sta . Rita Hills Chardonnay. 😕 at- Takami Los Angeles,CA.
Jun 22nd, 2017
7 year old Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay. Alive and well. Still showing vibrant acid with prominent citrus peel. Round and full, this wine is most likely at its peak now, but will probably continue to be good for several more years.
7 year old Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay. Alive and well. Still showing vibrant acid with prominent citrus peel. Round and full, this wine is most likely at its peak now, but will probably continue to be good for several more years.
Mar 23rd, 2017