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Born of an obsession with Santa Barbara County terroir, we formed Brewer-Clifton in the early 1990’s. We both had significant sales and production experience with a multitude of Santa Barbara County wineries, and always felt compelled to push the limits of the fruit from the area further than our previous employers had set forth to do. We set out to put the essence of the best vineyards in the area into a bottle.
Brewer-Clifton wines are only available in small quantities. Total production averages between 3,000 and 5,000 cases annually. | Lompoc, CA
Phone: (805) 735-9184
Website: http://www.brewerclifton.com
Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills
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Chardonnay
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2006 Rancho Santa Rosa Chardonnay
Santa Rita Hills
This is the first of two offerings in this newsletter from the extreme Rancho Santa Rosa property owned by Bill Foley. This block, located at the upper elevation of the vineyard, i ... mores planted solely to clone 76 on a steep slope of limestone-rich soil which is unique for our area.
Bright aromas of lime, honeysuckle and sage followed by flavors of apricot, tangerine and minerals. Very precise with a drying, saline impacted texture.
1,440 bottles produced
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2006 Seasmoke Chardonnay
Santa Rita Hills
We are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the rare chardonnay from this prestigious vineyard that is planted predominantly to pinot noir. We have access to a ... morethree acre parcel from which we receive dijonnaise clones 76, 95 and 96. The block is in Metz loamy sand and is situated on a small mesa immediately above the Santa Ynez River.
Aromas of cherimoya, key lime and flint followed by flavors of white pepper, tapioca and dried green apple. Full bodied yet maintains tremendous precision.
5,184 bottles produced
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Chardonnay
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2006 Mount Carmel Chardonnay
Santa Rita Hills
This release marks the second growing season of this illustrious site under our complete management . Originally planted in 1991 by Ron Piazza and Paul Albrecht, this monopole vine ... moreyard is now in the hands of our brilliant vineyard manager, Francisco Ramirez. Of the twenty two acre parcel, six are planted to Wente clone chardonnay on a steep, wind-beaten slope of botella clay and limestone.
Aromas of agave nectar, brie rind and papaya followed by flavors of citrus, ricotta cheese and brioche. Very noble and seamless on the palate.
3,456 bottles produced
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Pinot Noir
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2006 Zotovich Pinot Noir
Santa Rita Hills
This exciting vineyard project is owned by Steve Zotovich and is under the vineyard management of Krska Farming. Our four acre section is planted in sandy loam soils to clones 113, ... more 114 and 115.
Aromas of strawberry and rhubarb followed by flavors of sweet stone fruit, alfalfa and milk chocolate. The most tender and docile texture of our current pinot noir stable.
4,896 bottles produced
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Pinot Noir
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2006 Rio Vista Pinot Noir
Santa Rita Hills
Owned by the Thorne family and managed by Buona Terra Farming, this vineyard is on the far eastern edge of the appellation. This bottling is a combination of clones 777, 667 and 2A ... more planted on a gentle west facing slope in sandy, clay-loam soils.
Aromas of lavender, dried wild strawberry and nutmeg followed by flavors of earth, dark plum and hard spice. Pliant mouthfeel with persistent silky, drying tannin.
9,504 bottles produced
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Pinot Noir
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2006 Rancho Santa Rosa Pinot Noir
Santa Rita Hills
Adjacent to the chardonnay parcel mentioned above, this block of clone 667 pinot noir is planted on a steep south facing slope replete with limestone.
Aromas of thy ... moreme, pink peppercorn and pomegranate followed by savory flavors of meat, soy and plum. Very rich and firmly structured on the palate.
2,880 bottles produced
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Pinot Noir
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2006 Mount Carmel Pinot Noir
Santa Rita Hills
This spectacular and challenging site consistently delivers fruit that we find particularly compelling and difficult to describe. Very steep slopes of botella clay, diatomite and l ... moreimestone planted to clone 115 and the Mount Eden selection.
Aromas of violets, stone fruit and black tea followed by flavors of chocolate, clove and dried fruits. The most noble texturally with tremendous intensity matched with silky grace.
5,472 bottles produced
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Updated on January 3, 2008
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Brewer-Clifton at http://www.brewerclifton.com or calling (805) 735-9184 to verify the winery's location.
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Top Rated Wine
2003 London CAB
A little wild, a little reckless, and a whole lotta red. This cab starts off slow and easy, but revs up onto a fun, full-bodied, fruit-driven wine in no time, Flavorfully rich, cherry red, and oh-so-berry, it's nothing short of ready for action, and one of the greatest finds in all of old country... ...
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