Over 20 years ago two young aspiring winemakers met, each bringing a vision and a drive to produce world-class wine. Focusing on the Burgundian roots of pinot noir and chardonnay, they paid homage to France. They were keen on making their own footprint and forging a style that was uniquely Californian. The wines embrace the power, pedigree and richness of the Sta. Rita Hills; an exceptional winegrowing region, unlike any other in the world. The unique transverse valleys funnel maritime influences through a small appellation replete with variations in soil, aspect and micro-climates to produce a patchwork of sites of character and distinction. One of the coolest climates on the west coast, Sta. Rita Hills also enjoys the longest growing season, making this a veritable paradise for pinot noir and chardonnay. The quality of the vineyards and grapes grown here is rivaled only by the absolute beauty of the region itself.

The 12 bottles committed to this auction lot span the portfolio of Brewer-Clifton, with some wines strictly allocated upon release.

2015 SRH Pinot Noir - 2btls 2016 SRH Chardonnay - 2 btls 2018 Ex Post Facto Syrah - 2 btls

2016 Machado Chardonnay - 1btl 2017 3D Chardonnay - 1btl 2015 Acin Pinot Noir - 1btl

2015 3D Pinot Noir - 1btl 2016 Machado Pinot Noir - 1btl 2016 459 Pinot Noir - 1btl

Brewer-Clifton Production notes

Since the inception, all vineyard sites are interpreted in a static and consistent fashion - comparable picking parameters; equivalent time in fermenters, barrels, etc.; 100% neutral cooperage throughout.

Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay

* Nocturnal harvest and further chilling of fruit in cold room

*Whole cluster press, gravity fed, short hose transit to neutral cooperage

* In barrel fermentation; no lees disturbance at any point of the fermentation or elevage

* Little to no malo-lactic, which is neither encouraged nor inhibited

Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir

* Nocturnal harvest and further chilling of fruit in cold room

* Predominant whole cluster in 1.5 ton fermenters

* Four+ day cold soak

* Manual punch downs 1x per day when quiet, 2x per day when active

*Two week+ extended maceration post fermentation

* Press direct to barrel with no settling

* One racking prior to bottling to assemble lots using either pressure or gravity

The donors purchased these wines in support of their favorite local wineries. Wines will be shipped to winner's home.