Stems play a vital role in our pinot noir where we view their involvement as not something added to the equation but simply something that has not been removed. They are an integral part of each cluster, much like the role played by a skeleton to its attached flesh & help to provide architecture to the finished wine. Whole cluster fermentation also helps to complement the inherent spherical tendencies of our appellation towards a more Cartesian end point. This bottling is comprised of 100% estate pinot noir from three vineyards within the AVA. Mount Carmel, 3-D & Machado all contribute to the wine which exhibits a drive, richness & pedigree expressive of our special growing area coupled with the purity of fruit & firm structure which have been the trademark of Brewer
- Clifton. Pomegranate, anise, & Pu-erh tea aromatics set the stage for the flavours of dried cherries, dried wild mushroom & baker’s cocoa flavors that follow. Tender & cohesive in the mouth with a very firm & savoury palate impression & finish. 1661 cases produced