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Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2017
Newsletter Wines:
November 2019 Newsletter
Varietal:
Chardonnay
Sub-Region:
Sta. Rita Hills
Region:
Central Coast
Color:
White
Country/State:
California
As we went to press, our price on this Sta. Rita Hills beauty beat every single online listing!
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Jeb Dunnuck
(10/31/2019) "One of the great values out there, the 2017 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills offers thrilling notes of white flowers, white peach, currants, and toasted bread. This ripe, sexy wine is unquestionably at the same level as the more expensive single vineyard releases, and it will evolve for just as long."
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Wine Spectator
(12/15/2019) "Very spicy and well-structured, with firm acidity supporting the ripe pear, apple tart and lemon meringue flavors. Concentrated dried mango accents linger on the finish, along with pastry and nutmeg notes. Best from 2020 through 2025. 2,000 cases made."
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Wine Enthusiast
(9/1/2019) "This appellation blend carries that aromatic hallmark of this winery's Chardonnays, with a streak of walnut oil that decorates the marmalade and toast tones. The palate is bright in acidity, giving energy to the flavors of walnut paste, dried orange peel and sun-dried honeysuckle."
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Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(6/2019) "The 2017 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a gorgeous appellation-level wine from Brewer-Clifton. Creamy and ample, the 2017 is absolutely delicious. Tangerine, mint, lemon peel and sweet spice notes all meld together in a striking, nuanced Chardonnay that hits all the right notes. The 2017 is positively stellar. That's pretty much all there is to it. Drinking window: 2019 - 2027."
