99 Point (JD) Chardonnay from Brewer-Clifton

OUTSTANDING CHARDONNAY

“Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton strives to produce wines that express the essence of each particular vineyard and today, we are highlighting the 99 point 2018 Brewer 3D Chardonnay that has earned terrific accolades. For his report on the 2018 vintage in Santa Barbara County, Jeb Dunnuck tasted over 700 wines from 100 producers and calls this wine ‘one of the finest Chardonnays in this report.’ Erin Brooks of the Wine Advocate says it ‘is a stunning wine with intense layers and mega intense perfume!’ With these kind of scores and outstanding reviews, we are lucky to get a second allocation of this exceptional wine. When we had it a few months ago, it sold out quickly. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to acquire this stunning Chardonnay – you are going to love it!” – Glen Knight, The Wine House

“This is another brilliant lineup from Greg Brewer, and these Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs (as well as a terrific Syrah) are up with the finest wines in this report. (2018’s from Santa Barbara) These wines are never shrinking violets and have loads of fruit and texture, yet they always show singular characters, stunning balance, and weightless, elegant textures that make them a joy to drink. I think they're some of the finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays coming out of California today.” – Jeb Dunnuck

The Wine House Kitchen freshly prepared cocktails to go are back in stock! All our Wine House Kitchen cocktails to go are made with top-of-the-line ingredients. All you need to do to enjoy these premium cocktails is shake well and pour over ice! Each 400ml bottle is only $24 and makes three cocktails. Please keep refrigerated as they are made with fresh ingredients. NOTE: Cocktails to go are only available for curbside pickup.

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NOTE: We offer curbside pickup between 11AM and 6PM. Please see below for UPDATED curbside pickup instructions and contact us before coming to the store. Please let us know if you have multiple orders to consolidate.

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NOTE! For orders over $250, we now offer Special Local Delivery
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99 Points: “My favorite of the Chardonnay releases is the 2018 Chardonnay 3D, and this beauty has everything you could want from a Sta. Rita Hills release. Medium gold-hued, with a stunning nose of stone fruits, white currants, crushed stone, toasted bread, and a hints of green almonds, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, flawless balance, and a great, great finish. It's one of the finest Chardonnays in this report.” – Jeb Dunnuck (August 2020)

96 Points: “The 2018 Chardonnay 3D is a stunning wine with intense layers and mega intense perfume! It leaps from the glass with elderflower, quince, white peaches and baklava plus loads of honeyed nuances. The palate is medium-bodied and satiny with full, broad, perfectly ripe fruit character opposed by gently tangy acidity, and it finishes very long and very layered. Drink date 2020 – 2030.” – Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (October 2020)

94 Points: “The 2018 Chardonnay 3D is the most powerful of the wines. Tropical, dense and plush, the 3D possesses notable richness, yet retains the energy that runs through all these wines. The 3D is marked by a real sense of oiliness and texture. The mix of Wente and Mt. Eden clones work so well here. Drinking window 2021 – 2028.” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous (August 2020)

FROM THE WINERY

VINEYARD
The primary emphasis of the predominantly sandy 10 acre vineyard is Chardonnay, with equal amounts of five clones planted (4, 76, Hyde, Mount Eden and Sea Smoke Wente).

CRAFT
Only neutral barrels are employed. Whole cluster pressed chardonnay. We don’t promote or prohibit malolactic fermentation, allowing wine to be in balance, bright and elegant.

CELLARING
All of the wines are produced with the intention of aging and cellaring for at least 10 years and can easily be enjoyed after 15 yrs.

AROMA: Earth, Cover Crop

FLAVOR: Baked Citrus, Meyer Lemon, Key Lime

TEXTURE: Dense

UPDATED CURBSIDE PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2021):

1. Place your online order. You will receive several emails. The first will acknowledge receipt of your order, another will let you know that your order is ready for pickup, and there will also be a separate email with instructions to schedule a curbside pickup date and time.

2. When replying to schedule your curbside pickup date and time, please
– give us at least an hour prior to your arrival
– let us know if you have multiple orders to consolidate so that we can make sure all your orders are ready

We will prepare your order(s), move them to the front of the store and send you a confirmation email that curbside pickup is ready. IMPORTANT! Due to space constraints, orders will only be held in the front of the store for curbside pickup for 24 hours. After 24 hours, they will be moved back to Will Call by the Customer Service Desk inside the store.

3. When picking up, pull up in front of the store. There is no need to call when you arrive at the store – just roll down your passenger window and let us know the name on the order(s). We will put your order(s) in your vehicle. There is no need to step out of your vehicle.

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