The 2000 Chardonnay Marcella's Vineyard is reminiscent of a Louis Latour Batard-Montrachet. It manages to hide its 15% alcohol. The wine is full-bodied, with amazing texture, great ripeness as well as richness, and a distinctive minerality underpinning the fruit and texture. This is a sensational effort. This is a wine of two up and coming California superstars. Don't miss it. The talented Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton have admirably exploited the extraordinary potential that exists in selected micro-climates in Santa Barbara county. In a few short years, this young, energetic twosome have astonished this critic with the breadth and complexity of their wines. Tel. (805) 452-5609

The 1999 Chardonnay Marcella's Vineyard is a high octane blockbuster. Its light gold color is followed by a rich wine with terrific fruit, an unctuous texture, and surprisingly good acidity. It should drink well for 4-5 years.This is a wine of two up and coming California superstars. Don't miss it. The talented Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton have admirably exploited the extraordinary potential that exists in selected micro-climates in Santa Barbara county. In a few short years, this young, energetic twosome have astonished this critic with the breadth and complexity of their wines. Tel. (805) 452-5609

The super-rich 1998 Chardonnay Marcella's Vineyard (named after Fess Parker's wife) is produced from microscopic yields of .8-.9 tons of fruit per acre. The high alcohol (15.3%) is totally hidden by the wine's acidity, intense flavor, and abundant honeyed grapefruit, tangerine and other tropical fruit characteristics. Pure, long, and refreshing, this terrific, ageworthy Chardonnay may continue to evolve for a decade or more. Impressive! 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

The 1996 Chardonnay Marcella's (named after Fess Parker's wife) offers an intriguing nose of roasted hazel nuts, and smoky, lemony, tropical fruit. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, and rich. It should drink well for several more years.This wine, made from low yields, is both unfined and unfiltered, with well-integrated acidity. As is often the case, Brewer-Clifton's hand-crafted wines are only available in small quantities. Nevertheless, they are worth knowing about. Hopefully, Brewer-Clifton will begin to produce more wine, as it is all top-notch.Tel.(805) 963-2527 Fax: (805) 965 6736