Brewer - CliftonSta Rita Hills Chardonnay 2018

Name: Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay
Brand: Brewer - Clifton
SKU: VIN-012147
Price: 312 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 12147

£52.00 inc VAT

£312.00 / case of 6

White Wine from
California, USA

Country: USA

Region: California

Type: White Wine

Winery: Brewer - Clifton

Alcohol: 14.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Chardonnay

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

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Country: USA

Region: California

Type: White Wine

Winery: Brewer - Clifton

Alcohol: 14.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Chardonnay

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Product Notes

Brewer-Clifton Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay, a fabulous Californian wine, is made with finesse and grace. It showcases a vibrant nose, full of lively citrus and enticing floral notes, counterbalanced by an ethereal minerality. On the palate, it's equally delightful, combining creamy pear, apple and lemon with an echo of toasted brioche. This wine embodies refined elegance with subtle hints of oak, culminating in a long-lasting, crisp finish. Universally praised for its complexity, this light-gold Chardonnay mirrors the terroir of Sta Rita Hills spectacularly, becoming a favourite amongst discerning wine enthusiasts worldwide.

Tasting Notes

With the goal of expressing a comprehensive expression of the appellation, Brewer-Clifton selected four unique vineyard sites to create this Sta. Rita Hills bottling. This blend is comprised of 3D, Machado, Acin 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.

About the Winery

Located in the heart of Santa Rita Hills, Brewer - Clifton winery truly stands out as a purveyor of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Its founders, Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton, share a mutual passion for wines and viticulture, which they have successfully transferred into this award-winning facility. What sets them apart is their obsessive attention to detail—from the vineyards to the cellar to the bottle—the goal is always perfection.

The winery, spread out over an expansive area, boasts of vineyards benefiting from the unique features of the Santa Rita Hills region This peculiar location has a notable marine influence, along with a distinct Chalk Hill soil. These conditions together, crafted the region’s complex wines with a striking minerality and a marked intensity of flavours.

The winemaking process at Brewer - Clifton is an exercise in minimal intervention. This naturalistic approach lets the quality of the fruit and the essence of the terroir shine through. Consequently, the wines from this winery are celebrated for their balanced, pure expressions of the Sta. Rita Hills region.

Internationally acclaimed, Brewer - Clifton wines have garnered perfect scores from several leading wine publications. Their wines routinely rank in the top echelons of the many lists they appear on. Notably, Wine Enthusiast magazine named Brewer - Clifton as their '2010 Winery of the Year', further cementing their place in the industry.

This exquisite winery is home to three of the best vineyard sites in Santa Barbara County: Machado, 3D, and Hapgood. Each of these sites produces distinct, terroir-focused wines that reflect the character of the site and Brewer - Clifton’s deft winemaking touch.

To sum it up, Brewer - Clifton Winery is a standout presence in the wine world. Their profound respect for nature's bounty; combined with an unwavering pursuit of quality have positioned it amongst the most acclaimed wine producers.

Visit Brewer - Clifton for an elevated wine experience, indulging all senses in an ambiance filled with unparalleled scenery, and world-class wines that inspire and delight in equal measure. Wine lovers, consider yourself invited!

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