| Producer | Brewer Clifton |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Santa Barbara County |
| Subregion | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 16701 |
| Size | 750ml |
Aroma: Pomegranate, White Tea, Raspberry
Flavor: Dried Fig, White Truffle, Ripe Cherry
Texture: Rooibos Tea, Savory
This bottling is comprised of Pinot Noir from three vineyards within the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. 3D, Machado, and Hapgood vineyards all contribute to the wine which exhibits a drive, richness and pedigree expressive of our special growing area coupled with the purity of fruit and firm structure which have been the trademark of Brewer-Clifton.
3D - The primary emphasis of the predominantly sandy 10 acre vineyard is chardonnay, with five clones planted. In addition to chardonnay, there is a smaller field of pinot noir planted to Swan, Pommard and 667 clones.
MACHADO - 15 acre parcel on the Machado family land is located adjacent to Clos Pepe and immediately behind the Kessler-Haak vineyard. The site is marked by a gorgeous rolling terrain with sandy clay loam soils.
HAPGOOD - In slightly richer soil, the vineyard is planted to the Mount Eden selection of chardonnay. The elevated clay loam content results in larger volume and a more dense palate expression. Our most recent installation, planted in 2010, is this small 2 1/2 acre section of pinot noir planted to Merry Edwards clone.
CRAFT
Only neutral barrels are employed. We strive for whole cluster fermentation. We farm with a focus of ripening the stems alongside the fruit, allowing the cluster to be in harmony. Working with the stems allows for wines that are structured, earthy and balanced with our beautiful Sta. Rita Hills fruit.
CELLARING
All of the wines are produced with the intention of aging and cellaring for at least 10 years and can easily be enjoyed after 15 years.
Leading off the reds, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is incredibly expressive and open, with a great nose of spiced red fruits, iodine, spring flowers, rose, and baking spices. This carries to a medium to full-bodied Pinot Noir with a round, layered, elegant mouthfeel, rock-solid acidity, and a great finish. As always, it’s a terrific value in top-notch Pinot Noir and will have 10-15 years of longevity. Drink 2024-2039
Sourced from the same three single vineyards that winemaker Greg Brewer highlights, this is a whoppingly good Pinot Noir at the $50 price point. Brewer is all about neutral oak and stem inclusion, giving his Pinot Noirs a savoury, seaside appeal. Aromatically robust with wild red fruits and bursting florals and spice. The palate shows the oceanic influence with a streak of salinity cutting through savoury Mediterranean scrub, Fuji apple skin, and wild country berries. A spicy chicory root character finishes and lifts the wine from what Brewer describes as a carnal texture. Drinking window 2024-2034
Editor's Choice
This brand's wines are consistently engaging even at this more widely available appellation cuvée level. Crisp cherry, raspberry, bay leaf and fennel aromas lead from the nose into a palate that's alive with juicy red fruits and wild, peppery herbs.
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