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Brewer-Clifton 2011 Pinot Noir, Ampelos, Sta. Rita Hills
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Item Number: 6968
UPC: None
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Santa Barbara
Appellation/AVA: Sta. Rita Hills
Vineyard Designation: Ampelos Vineyard
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Viticulture: Certified Biodynamic
Case Production: 196
Vineyard Notes: The Ampelos vineyard, near the eastern end of the appellation, is owned and farmed by Peter and Rebecca Work. Brewer-Clifton's two-acre parcel is on a west-facing slope and was planted at 7' by 3' spacing to Pinot Noir clone 828 in 2004. They first obtained fruit from the parcel in the 2009 harvest. The vineyard is managed by Jeff Newton of Coastal Vineyard Care.
Aroma: Dark Cherry, Tobacco, Black Pepper
Flavor: Rhubarb, Orange Pekoe
Texture: Angular, Muscular
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Brewer-Clifton 2011 Pinot Noir, Ampelos, Sta. Rita Hills
Rating: 92
Ruby-red. Exotic aromas of raspberry liqueur, blood orange and Asian spices, with a bright mineral overtone. Juicy, ripe and penetrating, offering firm, spicy red berry and floral flavors and energizing acidity. Finishes fresh and firm, with suave, harmonious tannins. Bright and nervy pinot, with the backbone and depth to reward patience.
- International Wine Cellar (12/1/2013)
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Brewer-Clifton 2011 Pinot Noir, Ampelos, Sta. Rita Hills
Rating: 92+
The last vintage that Greg and Steve will be making of this wine as they focus more on their own estate vineyards, the 2011 Pinot Noir Ampelos is a rich, layered effort that has ripe dark berry, cocoa, warm spices and autumn leaf-like qualities all emerging from the glass. This medium-bodied effort has firm underlying structure and solid focus through the finish and it should age nicely on its overall balance. Drink 2015-2021.
- The Wine Advocate (8/1/2013)
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