Reviews & Ratings

2014 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir "Machado"

Winery: Brewer-Clifton

Vintage: 2014

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Machado"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Rita Hills

State or country: CA

Price: $80

Cases produced: 291

KWG Score: 91.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: October 1, 2017

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Pinot Noir from Brewer and Clifton is impressive. It opens with an elderberry and RC Cola bouquet with hints of oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, well balanced, round and juicy. The flavor profile is a tasty mild black raspberry with notes of cinnamon, gentle minerality and strawberry. I also detected a faint hint of red currant and oak as it fades away. The finish is dry and its moderate well-managed tannins show nice length for a Pinot. This Pinot is very nice on its own. With food, I would pair it with beef bourguignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Aroma: Cherry, Rhubarb, Mint Flavor: Blackberry, Boysenberry, Allspice Texture: Black Tea, Silt Cellar: All of the single vineyard wines are produced with the intention of aging and cellaring for at least 10 years and can easily be enjoyed after 15 year

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