Brewer-Clifton

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Born of an obsession with Santa Barbara County terroir, we formed Brewer-Clifton in the early 1990’s. We both had significant sales and production experience with a multitude of Santa Barbara County wineries, and always felt compelled to push the limits of the fruit from the area further than our previous employers had set forth to do. We set out to put the essence of the best vineyards in the area into a bottle.

We focus our efforts solely on the production of vineyard designated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from several carefully selected, extreme vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. The area's long growing seasons and diversity of marine-based soils combine to produce dynamic and explosive wines with great purity and precision. Each vineyard site is nurtured identically, allowing the pedigree of place to play the most significant role in our portfolio of wines.

In addition to our collective efforts, Steve Clifton also produces wine under his own label, called Palmina, which focuses exclusively on Italian varietals, and is the winemaker at Tritono, an Argentine producer of Malbec. Greg Brewer produces wine under the diatom label, as well as being the winemaker at Melville, a Santa Rita Hills winery dedicated to estate grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.

Brewer-Clifton wines are only available in small quantities. Total production averages between 4,000 and 6,500 cases annually.

Brewer-Clifton is owned and operated by Steve Clifton, a musician, and Greg Brewer, a former professor of French. The pair started Brewer-Clifton in 1995 and they source grapes from the Santa Rita Hills appellation. Brewer-Clifton makes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wine. The wines earn ratings in the 90s from reviewers, and Wine Advocate has noted that “Brewer and Clifton consistently deliver delicious wines that are also deeply thought provoking with regards to the potential these vineyard sites hold.”

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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
White - Sparkling	Brewer-Clifton Blanc de Blancs (View Label Image) White - Sparkling, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley	1993
White - Sparkling	Brewer-Clifton Blanc de Blancs 3-D Vineyard White - Sparkling, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley	2019 2012 2011
White - Sparkling	Brewer-Clifton Blanc de Noir White - Sparkling, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley	1993
White - Sparkling	Brewer-Clifton Sparkling Chardonnay 3-D Vineyard (View Label Image) White - Sparkling, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2020 2019 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007
White - Sparkling	Brewer-Clifton Sparkling Chardonnay Late Disgorged 3-D Vineyard (View Label Image) White - Sparkling, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2011 2010
Rosé - Sparkling	Brewer-Clifton Brut Rosé (View Label Image) Rosé - Sparkling, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2013
Rosé	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Rosé Kessler-Haak Vineyard (View Label Image) Rosé, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands	2013
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	NV
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay 3-D (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Acin (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2017 2014 2013 2012 2009
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Ashley's Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2008 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Clos Pepe Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2007 2004 2003 2002 1998
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Courtney's (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2006
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Cuvée Blanche Sta. Rita Hills (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2014 2012 2010 2009 2008
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Cuvée Noire (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2011
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Diatom Machado (View Label Image) White, USA, California	2022 2021 2020 2017 2016
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Donna's (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley	2013 2008
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Gnesa (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Hanzell (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley	2012
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Hapgood (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Hilliard Bruce Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, California	2017 2016
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Katherine's (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley	2018
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Katherine's White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2018 2007 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Machado (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Marcella's (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1990
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Melville Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Mount Carmel (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Perilune Sta. Rita Hills (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2021
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Rancho Santa Rosa (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Rozak Ranch Vineyard White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2002 2001
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2008
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Santa Barbara County White, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County	2016 2013 2011 2008
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Seasmoke (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Sweeney Canyon (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley	2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005 1998 1996
White	Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay Sweeney Canyon (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir 3-D (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir 40% Napa Valley / 60% Sonoma County Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2004
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir 459 (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Acin (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2015 2014 2013 2012
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Ampelos (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Ashley's Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2008 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Cargasacchi Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Cuvée Verte (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2012 2010 2009
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Drum Canyon (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2015
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Hapgood (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Huber Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2007 2006
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2019 2018 2017 2000 1999 1998 1997
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Kessler-Haak Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands	2013
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Kessler-Haak Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2013 2012
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Kimberly (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Lindsay's (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2006
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Machado (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Meliora Sta. Rita Hills (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Melville Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2019 2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Mount Carmel (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2015 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Perilune (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2021
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Rancho Santa Rosa (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2013 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Rio Vista (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 NV
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Rozak Ranch Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley	2006 2005 2002 2001 2000
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Santa Maria Hills (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley	2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2001
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Trinity (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2012 2009 2006
Red	Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Zotovich Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills	2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Red	Brewer-Clifton Syrah Red, USA, California	2016 2015