Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir "Sta. Rita Hills"

The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is open-knit, fleshy and approachable. Vibrant acids and tingly floral notes lift a wine of purity, regional identity and palpable energy. This really captures the essence of the Sta. Rita Hills. Salted cranberry, crushed rocks, rosewater and orange peel meld together in utter harmony. You'd be hard pressed to find a more terroir-driven entry-level Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara.

As with the Chardonnay iteration, the 2023 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills encapsulates the region, house and vintage with admirable precision and crystal clarity. Red-fruited, herbal and crushed stone aromas introduce a lifted yet saturated palate, concluding with a similarly vibrant and pleasantly savory finish that lingers with marine nuances.