2022 Brewer-Clifton 3-D Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills

A very tensile, fresh and mineral-laden wine that's tangy in acidity and has an almost crunchy, lively texture. Made from a singular section of the 3-D vineyard planted with Wente and Mt. Eden clone grapevines. Lemon pith, limestone, crisp green apples. So intense and taut, it is sure to age and improve. Drinkable now but best from 2029. ~97 James Suckling

The dazzling 2022 Brewer-Clifton ‘3D’ Chardonnay is a dense, concentrated effort that has the weight and finesse to age gracefully. Sea salt dusted Meyer lemon, pie crust, and mango notes combine with the beautiful underlying stony minerals. Fresh and polished, with a seamless texture, this is beautifully evolved stuff that will cellar well over the next decade. ~95 Owen Bargreen

The 2022 Chardonnay 3D is a wine of real density and power. Wente and Mount Eden clone Chardonnay are so distinctive here. Apricot, white flowers, marzipan, mint and light tropical inflections build into the huge, enveloping finish. ~94 Vinous Media

Bright, polished and layered, this is a harmonious wine that blends apples, lemon zest, light baking spices and vanilla bean. Medium-bodied with a rich mid-palate, vibrant acidity and a sense of chalky minerality. Drink or hold. ~94 James Suckling

Evolving aromas of lemon-glazed apples grow more prominent as this wine opens on the nose. The palate is quite tense in structure yet bolder in flavor, offering golden touches of lemon, yellow apple and light toast. ~93 Wine Enthusiast

Apricot, peach, marmalade and candied ginger flavors are plump and juicy on an appealingly fleshy texture. Grace notes of Meyer lemon, satsuma tangerine and lemon oil add wonderful layers of complexity. Drink now. 666 cases made. ~93 Wine Spectator