David Refuerzo

9.2

We joined the Calera wine club 4 years ago after tasting this and other wines from the 35th Anniversary vintage. Wow, today it's bold, fruit forward-dark fruits- and a mouth coating wine which is unusual for a Pinot Noir. This is their pay-the-bills wine while the Mount Harlan wines age a little before release. Spectacular Wine! Glad that we have 3 more aging in the cellar. — 8 years ago

Andy Lacayo

9.0

Some pretty decent fruit. Paired well with brisket. — 9 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.5

Wow. Absolutely terrific offering from Brewer-Clifton. At 11 years, this has an incredible nose of spiced rhubarb, dried strawberries, and a sagebrush undertone that adds terrific complexity. Has the classic spice one picks up from the Melville Verna's pinot, but is much more subdued and integrated into the wine, adding to its complexity. Wonderfully balanced, this wine probably has several more years of life left but is drinking beautifully right now. Probably the best Brewer-Clifton I've had. — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Candace Widdoes

9.5

Tasty. Well balanced with fruity finish and light minerality compared to most Viogniers. Could drink at summer bbq — 10 years ago

Morgan Collins

9.5

Wonderfully zippy. That's totally a wine word. Don't doubt it. — 11 years ago

TheSkip

9.2

Wow. I don't know what happened in the interim since I last had this, but it really turned the corner. The winemaker is Adam Henkel, formerly of Harlan, who seems to have really crafted a sleeper. Wonderfully integrated tannins! Dark cherry and some other red fruits on the palate. Excellent finish. — 8 years ago

Andrew Hunter

9.1

Heavier pinot than I'm used to, but huge back. Spice. Pretty cool. — 9 years ago

Maxwell Cromwell

9.1

Beautiful all around very glad this wine was brought to my attention. — 10 years ago

with Mariah, Nathaniel and 2 others

Christopher Liang

9.0

Not a fan of white wine, but this wasn't bad — 10 years ago

Jenny Duffy

9.8

Heavy Chardonnay. Very buttery. From Bin 608 in Baltimore — 12 years ago

Eric Manago

9.0

Medium bodied. Balanced acidity. A good amount of oak, but not too heavy. Startling depth for the age and price. — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

From the Mount Eden vineyard, bright golden color with aromas of exotic fruits with hints of floral notes. On the palate, the wine shows sweet buttery fruits, floral with gentle acidity. The wine tastes like a little Semillon was added, but it's 100% whole cluster Chardonnay aged in neutral oak. The finish is long and perfumed. Well crafted but not a favorite style. Tasting Sample. — 9 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Mount Eden clone. Supremely delicious! — 9 years ago

with Elena

Cameron Porter

9.3

2013. Great example of Santa Maria Chardonnay. Lemon zest, just-ripe peach, and green apple overlay a pronounced impression of minerality. Deft use of oak that lifts the aromatics and texture rather than overwhelming it, adding subtle notes of toast and cinnamon to the finish. Singularly Santa Maria; stands head to head with something like Hanzell or Mount Eden but never sacrifices its strong sense of place. — 10 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.0

Still going strong. — 10 years ago