Brewer Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2023

This bottling is comprised Chardonnay from three vineyards within the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. 3D, Machado and Hapgood vineyards all contribute to the wine which exhibits a drive, richness and pedigree expressive of its special growing area coupled with the purity of fruit and firm structure which have been the trademark of Brewer-Clifton.   

Founded in 1996, Brewer-Clifton wines are a reflection of the geographic, geologic and climatic uniqueness of California’s Sta. Rita Hills appellation in Santa Barbara County. Founder and Winemaker Greg Brewer has spent the entirety of his three-decade career dedicated to crafting cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from this finite stretch of land. One of the coolest climates on the west coast, Sta. Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County enjoys the longest growing season, making this a paradise for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The quality of the vineyards and grapes grown here is rivaled only by the absolute beauty of the region itself. The unique transverse valleys funnel maritime influences through a small appellation filled with with variations in soil, aspect and micro-climates to produce sites of character and distinction. The folks at Brewer Clifton feel incredibly fortunate to work and farm in this exceptional winegrowing region.    

*BREWER CLIFTON IS A CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE WINERY*