Brewer Clifton Gnesa Chardonnay 2013

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Brewer Clifton
Label Name:
 
Gnesa Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2013 Gnesa: Vinous ~94, The Wine Advocate ~93, Wine Spectator ~90; reviewers note mineral-driven precision and persistent finish

Tasting Note
Bright citrus, green apple and pear with sea-spray/mineral notes, dried apricot, white flowers and subtle almond/herbal spice; crisp, focused acidity and a persistent, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken with herbs, grilled or pan-seared salmon, lobster or creamy pasta (western); miso‑glazed cod, sashimi/sushi, tempura, Chinese lemon chicken, Thai coconut curry (asian).

Production Method
Whole-cluster pressed; fermented and aged 12–18 months in neutral Sirugue French oak barriques; minimal intervention, malolactic left to occur naturally for balance.

Vineyard Info
Gnesa is a four‑acre, north‑facing site planted in 1996 by Lee Gnesa (own‑rooted Clone 4) on sandy soils; Brewer‑Clifton has farmed and bottled the site since 2007–2009.