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2008 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 36
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dbkitc wrote: 88 points
November 24, 2022 - From a 3L. Well past its prime but still kicking. Bright cherry fruit and ample texture. Beginning to fray at the edges. This team makes good wine. Drink immediately. (88)
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TahoeSki Likes this wine: 92 points
December 28, 2018 - Not decanted and didn’t seem like it was needed. Very smooth, balanced, elegant and approachable. Definitely not past the drinking window (best guess is at least another year and maybe more). Tempted to give this an even higher rating. Brought by a friend from her cellar for dinner in SF. Others thoroughly enjoyed as well. Had 2 glasses over 1 hour+ and another heavier wine for main course after.
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Mscruggs Likes this wine: 92 points
May 6, 2017 - I agree with MAIKRANZ I was at first concerned that this wine was past its prime with CT drinking window ending in 2015....However I thought this wine was drinking great now and also gave it 92 points. A little bricking on the edge but the wine has a wonderful ripe strawberry nose with red fruits on a long 45-60 second finish.
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Maikranz Likes this wine: 92 points
November 28, 2016 - Seems perfect right now even though CT says drink last year. Smooth, lacy, vibrant, balanced. A very California pinot.
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Wyneaux Likes this wine: 92 points
October 14, 2016 - Nose: Strawberry cotton candy
Flavors: Raspberry & candied strawberry, a little sweet oak showing at the finish, nicely balanced
Finish - Medium, a little heat showing
Perfect complement for Tandoori Salmon at Taste of the Himalayas, even stood up to the spicy Samosas with mint-cilantro sauce.... 6 hrs later, even better! Only bottle in cellar - Boo hoo.... but got it for only $25 for in a bin end sale this year! Yeah!
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By Jeb Dunnuck
A Spotlight on Santa Barbara, 7/31/2018 (link)(Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153 (link)(Brewer Clifton Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
October 2010, Issue #40 (link)(Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir - Sta Rita Hills Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
3/27/2010 (link) 91 points(Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills) Medium cherry red color with pale meniscus; sous bois, cherry Life Saver, menthol nose; tart framboise, hibiscus, forest floor palate with good balance; medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Brewer-Clifton
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 201 (35%)
- Consumed 365 (64%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 15 votes
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- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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