Brewer Clifton Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2018 750ml

Brewer Clifton Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2018 750ml - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky

Professional Ratings

91

Wine Spectator

“The Gala apple and pear tart flavors have custardy accents in this version, which is supported by zesty acidity. Pastry notes linger with savory nuances on the fresh and structured finish. Drink now through 2025. 2,500 cases made.”

-KM. September 23, 2021

Highlights

2018 bottling sourced from four Sta. Rita Hills sites—3D, Machado, Acin and Hapgood—presented in 750ml to convey a comprehensive appellation expression. Aromas of Meyer lemon, chamomile, quince and caramelized orchard fruits lead to a palate of lemon flesh, baked orange and sliced apple with seaside salinity, wet-stone minerality, hazelnut and pastry accents, zesty acidity and a fresh, structured long finish.

Brewer Clifton Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2018 750ml

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.

Critical Acclaim

94 Jeb Dunnuck

Starting with the Chardonnays, the 2018 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills is a winner and is ideal for readers looking to understand the Sta. Rita Hills as well as the style of the wines at Brewer-Clifton. Medium gold, with a great nose of Meyer lemons, caramelized orchard fruits, hints of sappy herbs, and a touch of seaside-like salinity and minerality, it's medium to full-bodied and has a rounded, elegant texture, nicely integrated acidity, and a clean, classy finish.

93 Wine Enthusiast

Intriguing lines of chamomile, light honey, pear flesh, mandarin pith and wet stone show on the delicate nose of this appellation blend. The palate zings right off the bat with racy acidity and fresh flavors of lemon flesh, baked orange and sliced apple and pear.

92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2018 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills has very pretty aromas of perfumed quince, pears and peaches with notes of honey and hazelnuts and a bright lemon peel lift. The light to medium-bodied palate is slow to unfold to delicate, seamlessly fresh fruits with savory bass tones and a long, lifted finish.

91 Wine Spectator

The Gala apple and pear tart flavors have custardy accents in this version, which is supported by zesty acidity. Pastry notes linger with savory nuances on the fresh and structured finish. Drink now.

Brewer Clifton Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2018 750ml

91 Wine Spectator
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48-55°F
Varietal
Chardonnay
Food Pairings
Grilled Chicken, Creamy Pasta, Seafood

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