2023 Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay [JD96][WS93][WE92]

Producer: Brewer-Clifton Region: Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California Varietal: Chardonnay Year: 2023  Jeb Dunnuck, 96 Points  "Ripe orchard fruits, butted lemon, crushed stone, and salty, marine-influence notes all emerge from the 2021 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills, a concentrated, medium to full-bodied Chardonnay with a liquid rock-like sense of minerality, beautiful mid-palate density, and a great finish. You should never underestimate these appellation releases from Greg Brewer. This is an insane value in top Chardonnay from California."  Wine Spectator, 93 Points  "There's terrific focus and intensity to the bright citrus flavors at the core of this white, with yuzu, ruby grapefruit, Meyer lemon and lime zest notes, plus plenty of salty, minerally accents that add a mouthwatering minerality, followed by hints of lemon basil that linger on the finish."  Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points  "Citrusy tonic aromas meet with a light wood spice on the nose of this bottli