Red Wine, ABV 14.50%, 750ML Glass Bottle

This bottling is comprised of 100% Estate pinot noir from three vineyards within the AVA. 3D, Machado and Acin all contribute to the wine which exhibits a drive, richness and pedigree expressive of our special growing area coupled with the purity of fruit and firm structure which have been the trademark of Brewer – Clifton. This red wine expresses the purity of fruit and a firm, savory structure by delicately balancing aromas of pomegranate, white tea, and raspberry, against flavors of dried fig, white truffle and cherry. Pair with grilled beef, duck breast with fig sauce and risotto. This bottled California pinot noir is 14.5% alcohol by volume. With pinot noir we strive to remove the winemaker’s signature, allowing the voice of the vineyard to be the overriding expression. Only neutral barrels are employed. We strive for whole cluster fermentation. We farm with a focus of ripening the stems alongside the fruit, allowing the cluster to be in harmony. Working with the stems allows for wines that are structured, earthy and balanced with our beautiful Sta. Rita Hills fruit. We often use the analogy of roasting fish or meat on the bone, the bone offers complex flavors very different than taking it off of the bone to cook it. This blend is comprised of 3D, Machado, Acin and Hapgood vineyards. The primary emphasis of the predominantly sandy 10 acre 3D vineyard is chardonnay, with five clones planted in equal amounts. The 15 acre parcel on the Machado family land is located adjacent to Clos Pepe and immediately behind the Kessler-Haak vineyard. The site is marked by a gorgeous rolling terrain with sandy clay loam soils. The Acin parcel is just over an acre of chardonnay planted in a section predominantly marked by sand. The budwood is a Wente selection originally taken from the original Nielsen Vineyard planted in Santa Maria in 1964. In slightly richer soil, the Hapgood vineyard is planted to the Mount Eden selection of chardonnay. The elevated clay loam content results in larger volume and a more dense palate expression. Our most recent installation, planted in 2010, is this small 2 1/2 acre section of pinot noir planted to Merry Edwards clone.