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.
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
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
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Nov 13th, 2018Absolutely delicious! Perfect balance of fruit and acidity. And a wonderful body and richness. Definitely worth getting again.
Absolutely delicious! Perfect balance of fruit and acidity. And a wonderful body and richness. Definitely worth getting again.
Aug 29th, 2023Rich, but with enough acid to balance. Baked apple notes with decent minerality. I prefer my chardonnays less aggressively Oaked, but it’s well-made for the style.
Rich, but with enough acid to balance. Baked apple notes with decent minerality. I prefer my chardonnays less aggressively Oaked, but it’s well-made for the style.
Feb 9th, 2020