The American Vine Rating
Drink Window
2025–2032
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot from a trailblazing estate — maritime energy and crystalline fruit.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright ruby with a translucent core.
Aroma: Red cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate with sea spray, wet stone, and dried herbs.
Palate: Medium bodied with chalky tannins, salinity, and the electric acidity of Sta. Rita Hills.
Finish: Long, savory, and mineral-driven..
Food Pairings
Grilled salmon, roasted duck, mushroom risotto, oysters
About the Wine
The Machado Vineyard sits in the foggy, west-to-east valleys of Sta. Rita Hills, where cold Pacific air and distinctive soils give Pinot its signature tension. The 2022 vintage is one of the appellation's most complete in years.
About Brewer-Clifton
Brewer-Clifton, founded by Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton in the 1990s, helped put Sta. Rita Hills on the map with vineyard-designate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of angular, terroir-first precision.
The American Vine's Take
Coast-driven Pinot with real energy — saline, savory, and pulsing with the fog that defines this appellation.
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