Brewer-Clifton
3D Pinot Noir
2022
Sta. Rita Hills
$75
750ml
Description
The primary emphasis of the predominately sandy 10-acre Sta. Rita Hills vineyard is Chardonnay, with equal amounts of five clones planted (4, 76, Hyde, Mount Eden and Sea Smoke Wente). In addition to Chardonnay, there is a smaller field of Pinot Noir planted to Swan, Pommard, 667 and 828 clones. Only neutral barrels are employed. Brewer-Clifton strives for whole cluster fermentation. They 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 beautiful Sta. Rita Hills fruit.
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine
MK 7/2024
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JebDunnuck.com
JD 8/2024
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Wine Spectator
JM 5/2024
RECENT TASTING NOTES
Since his start in the 1990s, Greg Brewer charted his own path in Pinot Noir, and the results are stunningly consistent, distinctive and addictively delicious. This bottling begins with aromas that recall eating raspberry sorbet surrounded by chaparral on the seashore. The palate continues that explosive red-fruit-meets-refreshing mint formula into an exciting finish
Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 7/2024
