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.
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.
Sep 11th, 2016
Integrating nicely. Cherry & strawberry fruit on the nose & palate, ripe fruit but not overdone. No evidence of bricking or age that would suggest a start of decline.
Integrating nicely. Cherry & strawberry fruit on the nose & palate, ripe fruit but not overdone. No evidence of bricking or age that would suggest a start of decline.
Dec 17th, 2015
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
