Brewer-Clifton

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.138 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Mark Eastom

More subdued than previous years ( in a good way). Raspberry, oak spice, cedar, dried herbs, caramel, twizzler and nice balance.

More subdued than previous years ( in a good way). Raspberry, oak spice, cedar, dried herbs, caramel, twizzler and nice balance.

Jan 23rd, 2020
Brian S

Red and blue fruits, medium acidity, nice entry level pinot noir.

Red and blue fruits, medium acidity, nice entry level pinot noir.

Dec 26th, 2019
Nate Axline

Tasting awesome right now

Tasting awesome right now

Aug 21st, 2019
Mark Eastom

Chardonnay. Baked apple, lees contact, subtle barrel character and nice acid.

Chardonnay. Baked apple, lees contact, subtle barrel character and nice acid.

Dec 25th, 2018
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.0

Rock solid. Delicious Pinot Noir.

Rock solid. Delicious Pinot Noir.

Dec 6th, 2018
Nate Axline

This is one of those vintages where everything just worked out just right.

This is one of those vintages where everything just worked out just right.

May 21st, 2018
Brett Rogosin

I’m torn. I drank this at the vineyard and loved it, but after some development in the bottle I’m thinking it’s maybe meant to be drank younger. Tannins are not grippy, but there is good acidity all over. There’s more earth and black pepper on both nose and palate with some tree bark on the nose. There’s also a menthol element that somewhat dulls the fruit. It’s still good, just not as good as I remembered.

I’m torn. I drank this at the vineyard and loved it, but after some development in the bottle I’m thinking it’s maybe meant to be drank younger. Tannins are not grippy, but there is good acidity all over. There’s more earth and black pepper on both nose and palate with some tree bark on the nose. There’s also a menthol element that somewhat dulls the fruit. It’s still good, just not as good as I remembered.

Apr 8th, 2020
Joe Davant

Sweet, supple red fruits make this an easy drinking, enjoyable pinot. The fruit is complimented by deep earth tones. Nice for an appellation level wine.

Sweet, supple red fruits make this an easy drinking, enjoyable pinot. The fruit is complimented by deep earth tones. Nice for an appellation level wine.

Mar 7th, 2019
Peter Blandino

Good.

Good.

Oct 12th, 2018
Blake Walker

Fruit forward. Cranberry. Mid weight. Borderline jammy.

Fruit forward. Cranberry. Mid weight. Borderline jammy.

Jul 31st, 2018