Brewer Clifton Drum Canyon Pinot Noir 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Brewer Clifton
Label Name:
 
Drum Canyon Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County), California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94, Jeb Dunnuck 93, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 93, Vinous 93+, Wine Spectator 91

Tasting Note
Earthy, herb-driven Pinot with black cherry, raspberry, underripe fig, orange rind and green peppercorn; forest-floor and savory herb accents, bright acidity, medium body and finely grained tannins.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork belly; Asian: miso-glazed cod, hoisin duck buns, char siu pork, mushroom ramen.

Production Method
Small-lot fermentations (10–14 days), some whole-cluster influence possible; aged ~10–11 months in French oak (approx. 20–35% new); minimal fining and gentle filtration.

Vineyard Info
Brewer‑Clifton (founded by Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton, est. 1996) sources Drum Canyon fruit from the Dierberg Drum Canyon Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, known for cool maritime influence and steep, rocky hillsides.