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Brewer-Clifton 2011 Chardonnay, Mount Carmel, Sta. Rita Hills
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Item Number: 6975
UPC: None
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Santa Barbara
Appellation/AVA: Sta. Rita Hills
Vineyard Designation: Mount Carmel
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.2
Soil Type: Botella clay, limestone, diatomaceous earth, calcareous deposits and sandy loam
Case Production: 142
Vineyard Notes: The Mount Carmel vineyard is a steep, south-facing and celestial vineyard that was planted by Ron Piazza and Paul Albrecht in 1991 in accordance with a cloistered order of Carmelite nuns. There are currently 15 acres of Pinot Noir (clones 667, 2A, 5, 115, 777 and Mount Eden) and 7 acres of Chardonnay (Wente clone). Most of the vines are self-rooted and have been dry-farmed for years. The vineyard overlooks the Sanford & Benedict property and is just west of Sea Smoke. The vineyard is brutally influenced by the marine winds due to its severe elevation and aspect. Soils are a diverse combination of botella clay, limestone, diatomaceous earth, calcareous deposits and sandy loam. With the 2005 vintage, this special site became Brewer-Clifton's monopole and they could not be more excited to have complete access to this most revered and auspicious site.
Aroma: Young Brie, Gardenia, Green Apple
Flavor: Lemon Sherbert, Chamomile
Texture: Tender, Plush
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Brewer-Clifton 2011 Chardonnay, Mount Carmel, Sta. Rita Hills
Rating: 94
Along the same line and a classic Chardonnay that has everything you could ask for, the 2011 Chardonnay Mount Carmel comes from sandy, loamy soils and vines planted in 1992. Medium-bodied, rich and structured, with big minerality, apple, vanilla cream and hazelnut nuances, it has fantastic detail and clarity to it aromas and texture. As with the other Chardonnays from this estate, it should hit peak form in another year or so and evolve gracefully through 2018. Drink 2014-2018+.
- The Wine Advocate (8/1/2013)
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Brewer-Clifton 2011 Chardonnay, Mount Carmel, Sta. Rita Hills
Rating: 93
Pale yellow-gold. High-pitched aromas of green apple, lemon pith, white pepper and minerals. Sappy and powerful, with refreshingly bitter citrus and pear skin flavors enlivened by tangy acidity and a chalky mineral nuance. The vibrant, incisive finish features tangy citrus fruits and dusty minerality.
- International Wine Cellar (12/1/2012)
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