Brewer Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Brewer Clifton
Label Name:
 
Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 93; Wine Enthusiast 92; Robert Parker (WA) 92; Jeb Dunnuck 94

Tasting Note
Bright citrus (lemon, lime, mandarin) with orchard and stone fruit, jasmine and orange blossom, candied ginger, saline/chalk minerality, vibrant acidity and a rich, layered mid‑palate; long, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled shrimp, roast chicken, creamy risotto, soft cheeses (Brie, goat cheese). Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, richer sushi (salmon/tuna), ginger‑scallion chicken, Vietnamese fresh spring rolls.

Production Method
Whole‑cluster pressed; fermented primarily in neutral/exhausted oak, minimal new oak; lees‑aged with optional malolactic fermentation; typically ~9–11 months barrel/lees aging.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Greg Brewer in 1996, Brewer‑Clifton emphasizes site‑driven Chardonnay from 3D, Machado, Hapgood and Perilune vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills, using sustainable farming and minimal intervention.