Brewer-Clifton
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
The 2021 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is such a beautiful wine. The appellation Pinot is often one of my favorite wines in this range, as it is again this year. The purity and exuberance of this fruit is compelling. Floral and savory nuances develop in the glass, but earlier bottling and a bit less whole cluster influence work well to accentuate the textural presence and intensity of the fruit. This is such a gorgeous wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2023)
The 2021 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is such a beautiful wine. The appellation Pinot is often one of my favorite wines in this range, as it is again this year. The purity and exuberance of this fruit is compelling. Floral and savory nuances develop in the glass, but earlier bottling and a bit less whole cluster influence work well to accentuate the textural presence and intensity of the fruit. This is such a gorgeous wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2023)
Medium acidity. Light and clean taste. A little ‘bolder’ than a typical Pinot. Very, very good. Would definitely buy again.
Medium acidity. Light and clean taste. A little ‘bolder’ than a typical Pinot. Very, very good. Would definitely buy again.
Nov 22nd, 2024
In line with the relic. Slightly purple tongue. Fruity, but not overpowering.
In line with the relic. Slightly purple tongue. Fruity, but not overpowering.
Mar 30th, 2024
Pronounced ripe cranberry, sour red cherry, herbs, red plum, toast, smoke note, violet, vegetal, earth, black pepper, liquorish note, rhubarb preserved.
Pale garnet
Medium+ intensity
High acidity
Long finish
High alcohol
Full bodied
Outstanding -keep at least two more years before open, suitable for further ageing.
Pronounced ripe cranberry, sour red cherry, herbs, red plum, toast, smoke note, violet, vegetal, earth, black pepper, liquorish note, rhubarb preserved.
Pale garnet
Medium+ intensity
High acidity
Long finish
High alcohol
Full bodied
Outstanding -keep at least two more years before open, suitable for further ageing.
Tannic, but fruit present. Cherry, plus dark fruit. Eaten with lobster
Tannic, but fruit present. Cherry, plus dark fruit. Eaten with lobster
Dec 31st, 2023
Been on a Sta Rita Hills kick lately. Didn’t even know much about it. Now I do. Really good stuff. Would like to see how this ages.
Been on a Sta Rita Hills kick lately. Didn’t even know much about it. Now I do. Really good stuff. Would like to see how this ages.
Mar 23rd, 2023
House wine at my hotel in Santa Clara, raspberries, pepper, nice light Pinot!
House wine at my hotel in Santa Clara, raspberries, pepper, nice light Pinot!
Jan 9th, 2023