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Pinot Noir thrives in the coastal fog of Santa Barbara and Sonoma Coast; Zinfandel, the old-vine hero, channels spice and history from Lodi and Dry Creek; Rhône varieties flourish in Paso Robles, while Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and even sparkling wines showcase the region’s restless creativity. Each AVA, from the grandeur of Napa to the windswept edges of Mendocino, brings its own accent to the chorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1580\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhat ties it all together is the state’s pioneering spirit. California winemakers have always dared to dream big, to experiment, blend, and redefine what’s possible. The result is a winemaking culture that’s open-minded yet precise, luxurious yet fresh, rooted in terroir but unafraid of innovation. California doesn’t follow the rules; it writes them in sunlight, in soil, and in every glass that captures its golden heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2012-3d-pinot-noir-clifton-brewer","title":"2012 3D Pinot Noir, Clifton Brewer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an outstanding Pinot Noir from the renowned Brewer-Clifton.  The 3D vineyard is nestled between Lafond and Ampelos in the Santa Rita Hills and was the first vineyard planted by the Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton in 2007.     It is pure and elegant on the nose with expressive aromas of red cherries, candied raspberry and strawberry.  The palate is expansive with flavours of sweet fruits, tea leaf and fine spices.  Lovely structure and precision here. Incredible finesse and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Brewer Clifton they strive to remove the winemaker’s signature, allowing the voice of the vineyard to be the overriding expression.  Only neutral barrels are employed and they strive for whole cluster fermentation, interestingly the fruit from each vineyard is handled identically from harvest to bottling, allowing the true essence of each site to be expressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also farm with a focus of ripening the stems of the bunch alongside the fruit, allowing the cluster to be in harmony. Working with the stems allows for wines that are structured, earthy and balanced with the exceptional Santa Rita Hills fruit. 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The palate is smooth and supple, with softened tannins, savoury depth and a graceful finish that feels ready for a good meal and an unhurried evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e: the roast is resting, the candles are lit, and the bottle wants to do the talking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: roast lamb, grilled steak, duck, mushroom ragù, beef stew, aged cheddar or herb-roasted vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCafaro Cellars is the work of Joe Cafaro, a long-standing Napa winemaker whose career reaches back to 1969 and includes time at respected estates such as Chappellet, Keenan and Dalla Valle. 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