Steve Clifton

Brewer-Clifton

3-D Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021

Beautiful nose on this, remembering why I bought this while in the tasting room in Sta. Rita Hills (nice little spot in Los Olivos, highly recommend). Med+ intensity on the nose with bright cherry and strawberry. A bit of cedar/vanilla, but not much. Floral notes that almost turn to candy or runts. Nice on the palate too with a big pop of red fruit, med+ acidity and nice fine, integrated tannins. Long finish that sort of turns from sweet to tart cherry. Just a really nice wine. I scored a 93 but guessing this will improve and become a bit more elegant with a few more years. — 3 days ago

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Brewer-Clifton

Machado Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022

You can’t say much more than this is perhaps the finest Pinot Noir available.
It opens up bright, but mid pallet brings on more complex flavors than you’d expect from a Pinot grape. Finish is a bit earthy and delightful.

Thank you Brewer-Clifton for this wonderful Pinot Noir.
— 5 months ago

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Paradise Springs of Clifton

Melange Merlot Blend 2018

2018, bought at winery in 2019
Perfect for a steak night.
Blend of Cab Sauv, Franc, merlot, & verdot.
Would buy again
— 10 months ago

Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023

[Tasted on October 11, 2025 at 360 Bistro in Nashville]

Cherry and raspberry fruit, with a savory note.
— 23 days ago

S.C. Pannell

Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo 2016

Probably the best example of a new world Nebbiolo from the Australian master of alternative varieties as in Steve Pannell. See previous more detailed notes on Delectable - 182 weeks ago. — 3 days ago

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Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2023

2023 vintage. Entry-level chard but fresh with a pleasing balance of fruit and acidity. 05.21.25. — 5 months ago

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Norman

Norman Premium Badge

Been forever since I’ve tried one of these. Great to see.

Paradise Springs of Clifton

Virginia Cabernet Franc 2016

Loved the maturation on this bottle at nine years old: Sturdy and structured. Concentration of ripe red fruit plus plenty of phenolic verve. A fantastic representation of a masculine Virginia CF — a month ago

Brewer-Clifton

3-D Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2021

Bruised apple, ripe pineapple, chamomile, white lilies, smokey, a hint of flint stone. Luscious and sophisticated, we really loved this wine. Looking forward to tasting other vintages. — 5 months ago

Brewer-Clifton

459 Pinot Noir 2017

Times change. Upping to 9. — 10 months ago

Lisa E
with Lisa

Matthiasson

Napa Valley Red Blend 2013

Nice age on this red Bordeaux blend done in Steve Metthiasson’s signature old world bright acid style. Just beginning to show notes of pomegranate and plum. Cheers. — 2 years ago

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