2007
Sta. Rita Hills chardonnay
A combination of four select and diverse vineyard
sites along the Highway 246 corridor in the heart of the appellation.
Aromas of lemon curd, lime, quince and flint followed
by flavors of lemon drop, sage and bee pollen. Brisk, crystalline
and driven in the mouth.
14,400 bottles produced
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2007
Rancho Santa Rosa chardonnay
This is the first of two offerings from this windswept
property owned by Bill Foley. A combination of two diverse
blocks planted to clones 4 and 76.
Aromas of apricot, honeycomb and yellow peach followed
by less overtly fruity flavors of wet stone, hard cheese and
brine. Assertive and structured in the mouth.
3,456 bottles produced
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2007
Sweeney Canyon chardonnay
2007 marks our twelfth bottling from this unique
site with which we have worked since our inception. Planted
on its own roots to a Wente selection and dry farmed in a
combination of river silt and diatomaceous soils.
Floral aromas of night jasmine, gardenia and cherimoya
followed by flavors of lime, shiso leaf and kiwi. Very elegant,
noble and long palate impression.
1,440 bottles produced
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2007
Sta. Rita Hills pinot noir
Three significant and select vineyard sites from
diverse pockets within the appellation comprise this inaugural
release.
Aromas of black raspberry, dried rose petal and lavender
followed by flavors of pomegranate, black cherry and dried
orange peel. Firm, chalky and lingering mouthfeel.
12,960 bottles produced
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2007
Zotovich pinot noir
This diversely planted vineyard is owned by the Zotovich
family and is comprised largely of sand and sandy loam soils.
Violet, lavender and pomegranate aromatics followed by
flavors of cranberry and blood orange skin. Very clean and
streamlined mouthfeel.
1,520 bottles produced
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2007
Ampelos pinot noir
This is our first bottling of this vineyard owned
and farmed by Peter and Rebecca Work who custom planted a
1.7 acre parcel in west facing clay loam soil to clone 828.
Aromas of spearmint, roasted root vegetable and caramelized
beet followed by flavors of rosemary
and rhubarb. Very tannic and firmly structured palate impression.
1,728 bottles produced
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2007
Clos Pepe pinot noir
This thirty-acre vineyard is owned and farmed by
the Pepe and Hagen families. Our section is planted solely
to clone 5 (Pommard selection) on a gently sloping knoll in
the center of their property impacted by strong maritime breezes.
Red rose petal, fennel and brown sugar aromatics followed
by wild blackberry, clove and smoked meat flavors. Rich and
grippy on the palate.
2,106 bottles produced
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2007
Melville pinot noir
The Melville family planted this wind swept mesa
in 1997 to clones 114 and 115. The clay-loam soil, cold winds
and conscientious farming consistently deliver a wine which
harmoniously delivers richness, power, structure and grace.
Aromas of bing cherry, rose water and sweet tan leather
followed by savory flavors of umeboshi and plum skin. Very
structured yet seductively pliant mouthfeel.
1,728 bottles produced
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The Fall Releases
The Santa Rita Hills appellation is an amazing
place to make chardonnay and pinot noir. While this might
sound like an obvious statement, we at Brewer-Clifton are
reminded each year how blessed we are to produce wine in this
area. As we hear each harvest about the cataclysmic weather
of other regions, we are thankful for the opportunity to live
and work where we do. While every growing season is unique
and brings challenges, the conditions here remain quite nearly
ideal. With the coolest, mildest and longest growing season
of any appellation in California, it is no wonder that the
Santa Rita Hills are experiencing a period of growth and evolution.
Over the next three to five years, we anticipate the appellation
doubling in planted acreage. We are both honored and proud
to be a part of this time as our burgeoning region swiftly
comes into the light.
With the Fall offering, we were proud to
present a pair of chardonnays from Sea Smoke and Mount Carmel
as well as a trio of pinot noirs from Rancho Santa Rosa, Cargasacchi
and Mount Carmel.
As always we thank you all for the trust
you have instilled in our wines and the support you have so
graciously given Brewer-Clifton over the past decade.
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