{"product_id":"2023-brewer-clifton-sta-rita-hills-chardonnay-california-usa-750ml","title":"2023 Brewer-Clifton Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay, California, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottling is comprised Chardonnay from four vineyards within the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. 3D, Machado, Hapgood, and Perilune vineyards all contribute to the wine which exhibits a drive, richness and pedigree expressive of our special growing area coupled with the purity of fruit and firm structure which have been the trademark of Brewer-Clifton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged nine months in 100% neutral oak barrels, the 2023 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills offers crushed citrus, oyster shell, white flowers, and a kiss of salty minerality. It's medium-bodied, has remarkable purity, vibrant acidity, and a great finish. As I've written many times, this appellation release can stand toe to toe with any Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck, 95 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlint and seashells set the stage for a vibrant, tactile chardonnay with pears, bruised apples and almond skin, a coiled pulse of acidity running through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- James Suckling, 94 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShows harmony and intensity, with focused flavors of tangerine, Meyer lemon, lime and pomelo that are lovely at the core, plus aromatic notes of lemongrass, lemon thyme and oregano. A fresh thread of acidity and details of Himalayan sea salt gain momentum on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Wine Spectator, 93 pts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a blend of all the sites Brewer-Clifton works with. Crystal-clear, energetic and vibrant, the 2023 possesses an undeniable sense of place that is particularly impressive for an entry-level wine. Sea spray, lemon oil, ripe golden apple and spice gain intensity on the wide, supple close. This is beautifully persistent from start to finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vinous, 92 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"woodswholesalewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49206058975488,"sku":"D 3B","price":32.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/0964\/7360\/files\/95final_b5802e55-e619-4775-b93d-d8f8d349baad.jpg?v=1787092050","url":"https:\/\/gcona.com\/products\/2023-brewer-clifton-sta-rita-hills-chardonnay-california-usa-750ml","provider":"Gcona","version":"1.0","type":"link"}