2021 Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay [JD96][WS93][WE92]

Producer: Brewer-Clifton 
Region: Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California 
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Year: 2021 

Jeb Dunnuck, 96 Points 

"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." 

Wine Spectator, 93 Points 

"There's terrific focus and intensity to the bright citrus flavors at the core of this white, with yuzu, ruby grapefruit, Meyer lemon and lime zest notes, plus plenty of salty, minerally accents that add a mouthwatering minerality, followed by hints of lemon basil that linger on the finish." 

Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points 

"Citrusy tonic aromas meet with a light wood spice on the nose of this bottling. The palate brightens with lemon rind and balm flavors, as Mandarin orange pith and a zippy acidity pushes long into the finish." 

Winemaker's Note: 

"Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay shows aromas of lemon, kiwi, orange blossom, and sweet basil. Flavors of jasmine, lime, ginger, and mineral notes. On the palate, orange zest and fresh sea salt." 

Alcohol: 14% 

Vegan-friendly. 

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