The exceptional 1998 Chardonnay Clos Pepe Vineyard, fashioned from young vines, possesses a distinctive mineral character as well as exceptionally high acidity. Some readers will rate it higher because of its tartness and ripeness. A tasty, grapefruit, pear, and orange bouquet is followed by a medium-bodied wine with a distinctive terroir character. If they can build more flesh and substance into the mid-palate and length, this could be a profoundly complex and multidimensional Chardonnay ... and very singular in style. Sadly, quantities of this wine is extremely limited, but this partnership will be producing more wine. Brewer-Clifton is a name to remember. Tel. (805) 452-4946; Fax (805) 963-2527