Alcohol: 14.5 %
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Location: Machado Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, USA
Tasting Notes: Dark cherry and wild raspberry layered with crushed herbs, cola and wet stone. Concentrated and silky, with fine, chalky tannins and a long, savory finish.
Notes: From the Machado family's vineyard in the cool, windy heart of the Sta. Rita Hills. Whole cluster fermentation and aging in French oak, with a light hand so the site speaks clearly.
Food Pairing: Roast duck, pork loin, mushroom dishes, coq au vin and aged Burgundian cheeses.
Winery Story: Founded in 1996 by Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton, Brewer-Clifton farms the cool western reaches of the Sta. Rita Hills and is widely credited with putting the appellation on the map for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
