Rated 89 Points or Higher

At Brewer–Clifton, we believe that the geographic, geologic and climatic uniqueness of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation provide an ideal place to grow chardonnay of intensity, complexity and specificity. Our mission and indeed... Read More

Violets and toasted baking spice open on the nose of the 2022 Faust Napa Valley, with savory layers of slate and cedar joining in the background. Concentrated, perfectly ripe black cherry is spiced with the wine's signature... Read More

This fine-spun pinot noir opens with fresh aromas of coastal evergreens and wildflowers. Hints of early-season cherries follow, macerated in warm spices (anise, cardamom, allspice) and layered over earthy sandalwood. Ripe yet... Read More

This gorgeous Pinot Noir opens with seductive aromas of cherry liquor, sweet tobacco, fresh fennel, rose petal and boysenberry preserves. The broad, youthful, tangy, yet complex palate offers juicy flavors of blood orange, sour... Read More

Picture Lewis and Clark as stars of a laugh-tracked 90s sitcom: Clark’s niece, a precocious kid from a Virginia tobacco farm, always getting into wild hijinks on the American frontier. President Jefferson promised wooly... Read More

Ripe blackberry fruit characters are complemented by cherry and cassis on the finish. Spice and vanilla notes are seamlessly interwoven through the wine. A rich midpalate leads to a lovely lingering finish with just the right... Read More

The 2022 Jayson Chardonnay offers a captivating interplay of richness and finesse, with a soulful complexity revealing itself with each sip. The nose is greeted with aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle, lemon oil, and crushed... Read More

A glowing medium crimson in the glass, the 2019 l’usine Sta. Rita Hills has many of the hallmarks of the region in our bold style. Ripe black cherry, strawberry preserves and a touch of cardamom and wet stone emanate from... Read More

The wine opens with inviting aromas of ripe black cherry and Santa Rosa plum, intertwined with subtle, warming spices that evoke a sense of comfort. A lively, bright entry flows seamlessly into a well-balanced mid-palate, where... Read More

Rich aromas of black cherry, sweet leather, and boysenberry pie are present in the nose. A well-composed entry with flavors of raspberry compote and integrated baking spices are present throughout the palate. Dark flesh plum flavor... Read More

The 2022 Abstract pours a dark purple core with a neon, ruby rim. The nose is quintes sential Abstract but with a broodier twist—notes of ripe black plum, cacao, black pepper, cedar, dried porcini, forest floor musk and... Read More

The 2022 Machete relaxes in the glass with an opaque, inky garnet core and a neon violet rim; be careful, it stains. Aromatically, the wine opens with powerful notes of bright black plum, slate, cacao, wild sage and crushed gravel.... Read More

A dark garnet core with a brooding cardinal rim, the 2022 Palermo opens with notes of crunchy cassis, muddled boysenberry, ripe elderberry chapparal and cedar. The palate continues many of the aromatics with traces of cassis,... Read More

The wine opens with a classically expressive nose of orange oil, citrus blossom, fines herbes, and gingery spice. The palate showcases Viognier’s textbook oily opulence, broad stone fruit flavors, and grapefruit pith. This... Read More

The Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, cassis, with hints of cigar box, black pepper, and vanilla. A creamy palate of red cherries, blackberries, and blueberries,... Read More

Aromas of plum, cherry, and crushed cranberry are lifted and concentrated on the nose, complemented by light lavender notes and hints of spice. You will find it to be rich and silky, with vibrant red fruit flavors, and subtle... Read More

Enticing aromas of cherries, pomegranate, pluots, and bramble. On the first sip, experience a smooth, lush entry that unfolds into a rich palate of dry herbs and juicy black raspberries. This well-structured, medium-to-full-bodied... Read More