Brewer Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Brewer Clifton
Label Name:
 
Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 96; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 93; Wine Enthusiast 92; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 92

Tasting Note
Bright lemon and lime with white peach and jasmine, wet stone salinity, ginger and toasted brioche. Medium–full-bodied, brisk acidity, textured mid‑palate and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lobster, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, crab cakes, beurre blanc fish. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, seared scallops with soy‑butter, richer sushi (toro), tempura, light Thai fish dishes.

Production Method
Blend of 3D, Machado and Hapgood lots; gentle whole‑cluster pressing, barrel fermentation in mostly neutral French oak, aged on lees with restrained malolactic influence and minimal new oak.

Vineyard Info
Founded in 1996 by Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton; focused on Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; brand and estate vineyards joined Jackson Family Wines in 2017.