Brewer Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Brewer Clifton
Label Name:
 
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
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
Jeb Dunnuck 95; James Suckling 95; Vinous 93; Wine Advocate 92; Wine Spectator 91

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, cranberry and pomegranate with rose petal, forest-floor and subtle baking spice. Silky, medium-bodied with refined, tea-like tannins, lively acidity, saline minerality and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted chicken or duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, trout or tuna; soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert); Asian pairings: miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki or char siu, seared tuna sushi/sashimi, duck (Peking duck), pork ramen, yakitori.

Production Method
Appellation blend fermented largely whole-cluster (not destemmed), cold-soaked, fermented in tank/wood with native/selected yeast and aged in neutral French oak for ~12–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Brewer‑Clifton was founded in 1995 by Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton; focused on Sta. Rita Hills single-vineyard Pinots and Chardonnays; brand joined Jackson Family Wines in 2017. Vineyard sources for this cuvée include 3D, Machado, Hapgood and Perilune.