Achieves excellent balance between a tangy feel and generous flavors. Quite toasty, flinty and nervy in aromas before a ripe, buttery palate delivers good richness and length. Minerals and sea salt on the nose, then bright pineapple, baked apple, butter and lemon zest on the palate. Drink now or hold.

Impressive for its purity and fleshy black cherry flavors, with details of pomegranate, strawberry and fresh herb details of thyme, sage and rosemary on a crisp, juicy frame. Accents of cherry cola and red licorice, as well as polished tannins. leave a lasting impression on the finish. Drink now through 2035.

The Il Fauno Bordeaux blend is dark ruby red in color with aromas of cassis, plum and lavender.  A delicious, medium plus weight wine that offers refinement in the glass.  Excellent value. A blend of 35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot matured up to 12 months in 50+% new French oak. pH 3.59, 15% alc. 

Dark and brooding but retains a sense of finesse, with blackberry and red currant flavors that take on mocha, dusty herbs and spices.

This deeply extracted and spice driven Merlot farmed at just under 3,000 feet of elevation displays aromas of dark-chocolate-covered cherry, cinnamon and pepper. The palate gives flavors of ripe black plum, tobacco and rich minerality in a powerful tannic framework. Although the wine needs time to evolve, it will be excellent with hearty meat courses in time.

Spirited and handsomely built, with expressive flavors of cherry and blueberry accented by anise and juniper berry as this builds tension toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 639 cases made.

The nose of this Pinot gives punchy aromas of dusty cherry, spiced raspberry compote and sassafras. The silky palate brings rich dark-cherry fruit with a wide streak of raspberry lime acid and clove. Cinnamon lingers across the finish.

Lively aromas of fresh tangerine, pear and lime peel dominate the nose of this wine. The palate gives waves of fresh citrus, spice, honeysuckle and apple, with bright and focused acidity dancing along the palate. Best from 2027–2035.

Aromas of fresh apple, river rock, white flowers and lemon peel dance on the nose of this wine. The palate brings a lively pear-tangerine vibe with an electric finish, just zipping with acidity, salinity and minerality. Editors’ Choice.

Attractively dense aromas of baked strawberry and stewed cherry meet with nutmeg and star anise on the nose of this bottling from an iconic vineyard. The bold, very ripe palate pairs cherry-cola soda flavors with tons of powerful spices

This lively wine has aromas of strawberry coulis, black plum, dried oregano and vanilla cream on the nose. Flavors on the palate are cranberry-pomegranate compote, pink grapefruit peel and hibiscus tea, with a long, mouthwatering finish. Pair with grilled lamb lollipops.

From vines planted in 2017, the 2022 Chardonnay Perilune is the midpoint of rich creaminess and zesty focus in the BrewerClifton Chardonnay roster. While initially slightly reticent and less intense on the nose, it delivers lifted, floral, orchard fruit aromas in the glass with time. The palate is tensile and refreshing, leading to a finish that fills in this raciness with a subtle but pleasing creamy texture. An impressive showing from such young vines, this is a wine to follow for fans of BrewerClifton's more chiseled side.

Hailing from a 2010 planting of a Merry Edwards selection, the 2022 Pinot Noir Hapgood offers up pretty aromas of dried flowers, citrus peels, cinnamon and anise. The palate is voluminous yet silky and precise, leading to a clean, structured finish with delicious saline accents. I found this a highlight of the Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noirs for its balance between power, verve and grace.

The 2019 Merlot Jackson Park Vineyard was matured for 20 months in 40% new French oak. It has pure, layered aromas of Morello cherries, blueberries, lilac, mint chocolate, tobacco and graham cracker. The medium-bodied palate is more restrained at this stage with mineral-driven flavors. It has a supple texture, bright acidity and a long, latent finish. It deserves 3-5 years in the bottle to unwind. 208 cases were made.

The 2019 Armoniza is a blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec matured for 20 months in 55% new French oak. It has slowly unfurling scents of cassis, tobacco, aniseed, leather and chocolate. The full-bodied palate is plush and approachable with concentrated, perfumed fruit and a long, spicy finish. 280 cases produced

The 2019 Desvelado is a blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Merlot matured for 20 months in 20% new French oak. It has pure aromas of blueberry, milk chocolate, fresh mint, leather and truffle. The full-bodied palate offers Goldilocks ripeness. It’s structured by powdery tannins and mouthwatering acidity and has a long, elegant finish. 300 cases were made.

The 2019 Merlot Bennett Valley was matured for 20 months in 23% new French oak. It has pure, inviting scents of black plum, blueberry, aniseed, tobacco, chocolate, roses and mint chocolate. The full-bodied palate is powerfully styled with concentrated, mineral-driven flavors. It’s structured by grainy tannins and bright acidity and has an expressive, floral finish. 200 cases were made.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Afleet has a medium ruby color and lovely scents of spiced blackberries, loamy earth, black tea leaves and dried herbs. The medium-bodied palate offers intense, spicy fruit, a finely grained tannic structure and a long finish with refreshing acidity. It was made with about 40% whole clusters and matured for 16 months in 20% new French oak.

The 2019 Chardonnay Skycrest Vineyard comes from vines planted at 1,500 to 2,000 feet in elevation above the town of Boonville in the Anderson Valley. It was mostly barrel fermented and matured for 16 months in 30% new French oak. It has elegant aromas of yellow apples, quince, beeswax, hay and salted almonds. The medium-bodied palate is silky and fresh with savory fruits and flinty streaks, finishing long and gently honeyed. 515 cases produced.

The 2019 Stature Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of fruit from Alexander Valley (68%) and Knights Valley (32%). One percent Cabernet Franc was blended in, and it matured for 24 months in 87% new French oak. It has pure aromas of cassis, blueberry, violet and mint chocolate. The full-bodied palate is grainy and refreshing with concentrated, floral flavors and a long, elegant finish. 193 cases were made.

The 2020 Chardonnay Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands from Santa Barbara County was barrel fermented and matured in 43% new French oak for eight months. It has intense aromas of apples and peach laced with nuances of matchstick, freshly baked bread and beeswax. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with ripe, concentrated flavors. It’s balanced by bright acidity and has a long, flavorful finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 1,674 cases produced.

From vines more than 100 years old, the 2021 Zinfandel Jolene's Vineyard was matured in 64% new French oak for nine months. It’s scented of wild berry jam, grapefruit, lavender and youthful touches of cedar. The light-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with generous, floral fruit and a long, flavorful finish. 225 cases produced.

From vines planted over 100 years ago, the 2021 Zinfandel Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard was matured in 58% new French oak for nine months. It has broody scents of blackberry and blueberry jam, aniseed, iron and garrigue. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with concentrated, perfumed fruit and a long, latent finish. It deserves 3-5+ years in the cellar. 250 cases produced.

The 2018 Syrah Outer Limits comes from vines planted in Goldridge soils at 680 feet of elevation. Matured for 20 months in 38% new French oak, it demands time to reveal layered scents of blackcurrant, mint chocolate, game meat, tobacco and iron. The full-bodied palate is silky and seamless with concentrated, mineral-driven fruit and a latent finish. It will benefit from several more years in the cellar. 170 cases were made.

Matured in 27% new French oak for 15 months, the 2021 Pinot Noir Velvet Sisters is bursting with raspberry, pomegranate and rhubarb aromas, plus nuances of bergamot and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and generous. It has a silky texture, energetic acidity and a long, flavorful finish. 296 cases produced.