2013 Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay 3-D
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Pure magic in a bottle, the 2013 Chardonnay 3D is one of the finest Chardonnays I’ve tasted from Santa Barbara County! Stunning notes of caramelized lemons, salty minerality, orchard fruits, and white flowers all emerge from the glass. With full-bodied richness, perfect balance, and a huge finish, it’s certainly in a sweet spot today yet promises to continue evolving for another 10-15 years or more. Hats off to winemaker Greg Brewer for this incredible effort. This was another thrilling lineup from Greg Brewer, and I consistently rate these wines as some of the greatest in the Sta. Rita Hills, as well as all of Santa Barbara County. In addition to the latest releases, I was also able to taste retrospectives of his Chardonnay 3D and Pinot Noir Machado, which only reaffirmed my belief in the quality and age-worthiness of these wines. These are brilliant wines.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2013 Chardonnay 3-D often displays a distinctly phenolic quality, and that is very much the case again in 2013. A vertical sense of structure and huge center of fruit are two of the signatures. Scents of apricot pit, peach, dried flowers and crushed rocks add nuance on the powerful, insistent finish. The 2013 is going to need time to fully come together, but it is impressive, even at this early stage. 3-D is the first vineyard Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton planted.
Middle-of-the-road style-wise, with a rocking mix of fruit, texture and freshness, the 2013 Chardonnay 3 D offers up lots saltiness in its citrus, ripe apple and crushed rock-riven bouquet. Medium-bodied, layered and balanced, with gorgeous purity, it's another fantastic Chardonnay from Greg and Steve.