"The 2009 Chardonnay 3-D is quite fresh and vibrant. Lime, lemon, minerals and saline notes emerge from this energetic Chardonnay. The wine’s vibrancy follows through nicely to the focused finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019.
No one has done more to carry the banner for the Santa Rita Hills than Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton. Both together at Brewer-Clifton and separately in their other projects, Brewer and Clifton consistently deliver delicious wines that are also deeply thought provoking with regards to the potential these vineyard sites hold. The Pinots in particular are compelling. The 2009 Pinots saw a seven day cold soak and fermentations that lasted a total of 35-40 days, with 100% stems." (WA)
"Bright gold. Fresh pear and tangerine on the nose, with complicating notes of clove, chamomile and white pepper. Deep and chewy in texture, offering intense citrus zest and orchard fruit flavors that gain weight with air. Finishes broad but focused, with a repeating tangerine note. This wine deserves patience." (IWC)
"Aromas of peaches and lemons and bread dough. Then light nuts. Full-bodied, with a lovely density and finesse. Long and intense with a tangy and bright acidity. Very long. Wonderful finish. Agave finish. Savoy, ripe fruit. Love the finish." (JS)
Winery Notes:
The second bottling from this site which marks our first “ground to glass” undertaking. Planted by our crew on land leased from the Davidson family, this chardonnay block is comprised of five selections (4, 76, Hyde, Mount Eden and Wente) planted on a gentle west-facing slope in sandy loam soil.
Hibiscus, straw and citrus peel aromatics give way to flavors of Meyer lemon, pine needles and Clementine orange. Very creamy and viscous mouth feel while still maintaining very direct precision. |
