Wine Selection
Brewer-Clifton 2016 (USA: CA - Sta. Rita Hills) (ID# 3296)
| Name | Brewer-Clifton 2016 (ID# 3296) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay | |||
| Region | USA: CA - Sta. Rita Hills | |||
| Notes | "The 2016 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills offers up a bright bouquet of honeyed citrus, preserved lemon, apple and beeswax, framed by a touch of nutmeg-like leesiness. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with lovely glossy texture underpinned by lots of cut, finishing with good length and grip. This is one of Brewer-Clifton's largest cuvées, and it's keenly priced too." (Wine Advocate) | |||
Additional Notes "Intense flavors of honeydew melon and pear tart dominate this supple white. The richly spiced finish shows some pastry notes." (Wine Spectator) "Brewer-Clifton's 2016 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a gorgeous appellation-level wine. Orange peel, passionfruit, apricot and a whole range of tropical inflections give the 2016 much of its personality. Classy and impeccable in its balance, the Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay has so much to offer." (Vinous) |
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| Price | $39.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| WA: | 91 pts | Gold Star | ||
| WS: | 91 pts | |||
| VIN: | 91 pts | |||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 14.5 | Full | Medium | Sustainable | |
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine