Brewer-Clifton
Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
2021
Santa Barbara County
$36
Description
With the goal of expressing a comprehensive expression of the appellation, we selected four unique vineyard sites to create this Sta. Rita Hills bottling. This blend is comprised of 3D, Machado, and Hapgood vineyards. While each lot is handled separately and in a completely uniform fashion in the winery, each contributes vastly different expressions which ultimately harmonize in the finished wine.
Acclaim
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JebDunnuck.com
JD 8/2023
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Wine Spectator
MW 5/2023
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine
MK 8/2023
This elegant white wine exhibits aromas of lemon, kiwi, orange blossom, and sweet basil. Jasmine, lime, ginger and minerality are balanced on the palate by notes of orange zest and fresh sea salt.
Aromas
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Lemon
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Kiwi
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Orange Blossom
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Basil
Flavors
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Jasmine
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Lime
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Ginger
RECENT TASTING NOTES
Ripe orchard fruits, butted lemon, crushed stone, and salty, marine-influence notes all emerge from the 2021 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills, a concentrated, medium to full-bodied Chardonnay with a liquid rock-like sense of minerality, beautiful mid-palate density, and a great finish. You should never underestimate these appellation releases from Greg Brewer. This is an insane value in top Chardonnay from California.
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, 8/2023
