Brewer Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Brewer Clifton
Label Name:
 
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
2020 vintage: 94 Jeb Dunnuck; 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; 94 James Suckling; 90 Wine Spectator

Tasting Note
Bright cranberry, pomegranate and ripe red cherry with rose petal, Earl Grey tea leaf, savory herbs and cool minerality. Medium-bodied, silky texture, refined tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, Korean bulgogi, char siu, shiitake and soy braised dishes.

Production Method
Small-lot, mostly whole-cluster fermentations with a 7-day cold soak, extended maceration; aged in neutral French oak barrels (minimal new oak).

Vineyard Info
Brewer-Clifton, founded 1995 by Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton, focuses on Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir; fruit for this cuvée comes from 3D, Machado, Hapgood and Perilune vineyards. (Greg Brewer remains winemaker.)