2023 Brewer-Clifton Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay, California, USA (750ml) Malvasia opaque purple color suggesting intensity

opaque purple color suggesting intensity and extraction

ripe black cherries

There is very respectable tension on the finish

It’s interesting to note that the Phelps winemaking staff had been gradually reducing the amount of Merlot in this wine over recent vintages

displaying salted butterscotch

2023 Brewer-Clifton Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay, California, USA (750ml) Malvasia opaque purple color suggesting intensityWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This 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. TASTING NOTES: Aged nine months in 100% neutral oak barrels, the 2023 Chardonnay Sta.