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Brewer-Clifton 2011 Chardonnay, Gnesa, Sta. Rita Hills
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Item Number: 6971
UPC: None
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Santa Barbara
Appellation/AVA: Sta. Rita Hills
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Gnesa Vineyard
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Case Production: 147
Brewer-Clifton 2011 Chardonnay, Gnesa Vineyard Video Tasting Notes by Steve Clifton
Vineyard Notes: Brewer-Clifton began working with this four-acre “secret spot” vineyard in 2007 when the majority of the fruit was destined for their Sta. Rita Hills bottling. The vineyard was originally planted in 1996 with self-rooted chardonnay, clone 4, by the Gnesa (pronounced knee-sa) family who farmed with tremendous care and attention through the 2008 harvest.
They entrusted Brewer-Clifton with the management of the vineyard starting in 2009. From that vintage they are able to offer a single-vintage bottling and continue to integrate the fruit into their appellation bottling.
Aroma: Lemon Bar, Thai Basil, Pink Grapefruit
Flavor: Tangerine Cream, Pink Grapefruit
Texture: Silk, Pink Grapefruit
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Brewer-Clifton 2011 Chardonnay, Gnesa, Sta. Rita Hills
Rating: 91+
Coming from pure sand soils, the 2011 Chardonnay Gnesa is a pretty, mineral-driven Chardonnay that has notions of orchard and tropical fruits that veer toward the citrus end of the spectrum with air. Medium-bodied, beautifully rich, with clean, classy acidity providing edge and definition, it, too, should benefit from another 6-12 months of bottle age and have a solid evolution for a number of years. Drink 2014-2018+.
- The Wine Advocate (8/1/2013)
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Brewer-Clifton 2011 Chardonnay, Gnesa, Sta. Rita Hills
Rating: 92
Vivid gold. Potent, mineral-accented aromas of dried pear, ginger and white flowers. Refreshingly bitter and precise, offering pear skin and quinine flavors and a touch of anise. Closes dry and very long, with firm grip and lingering minerality. This wine is about much more than mere fruit.
- International Wine Cellar (12/1/2012)
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