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The Vineyard, Fall Edition, 2007Palminafrom the proprietors ofBrewer Clifton“Palmina Wines tastes like fineitalian Cuvées.” Wine AdvocatesTEVE cLiFTonchrysTAL cLiFTon“If only all Pinot Grigios were so delicious.” Wine Spectator“Palmina (is) made by Steve Clifton, part of the brilliant duo of Brewer-Clifton. He has worked in Italy,studying the finest producers in the northeast sector of that country, and stands alone in California asbeing able to translate the fragile yet ethereal character of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese, not to mention somebrilliant stainless steel fermented aged whites, into wines of considerable class and interest. Why Cliftonhas been able to achieve such success while others have failed is another story altogether, but his winesmerit significant attention… At present, Palmina is the only reference point for what can be achieved inCalifornia with Italian varietals, hats off to Steve Clifton!” Robert Parker“The finest Italian varietal dry whites in the country are made by Steve Clifton under the Palmina label. Itis amazing what he is able to achieve with these varietals, and if readers haven’t tasted them, it is wellworthgetting on the winery’s mailing list as they are all crisp, stainless steel-fermented and aged drywhites that rank alongside the best from northeast Italy.” Robert Parker-CuRRent ReLeases-2005 Alisos Santa Ynez ____________________________________________________________ 22.99Sangiovese/Merlot2003 Nebbiolo Sisquoc Vyd _________________________________________________________ 37.99“ A real head-turner, the denser, richer 2003 Nebbiolo Sisquoc Vineyard displays more heady black cherrynotes intermixed with licorice and spice. Consume this impressive Nebbiolo over the next 2-3 years.”Robert Parker, rated 90/1002006 Pinot Grigio Santa Barbara _____________________________________________________ 16.992005 Traminer Alisos Vyd __________________________________________________________ 21.99“The 2005 Traminer Alisos Vineyard actually smells like a Gewurztraminer, offering up notions of mint, rosepetals, litchi nuts, and tropical fruits. Medium-bodied, elegant, and dry, it should be enjoyed over the next1-2 years.” Robert Parker, rated 87/1002005 Tocai Friulano Honea Vyd ______________________________________________________ 21.99“A knock-out bouquet of lemon rind, tropical fruit, and honey characterizes the 2005 Tocai Fruilano HoneaVineyard. This fruity, dry, medium-bodied, pure, zesty Tocai should be consumed over the next 1-2 years.”Robert Parker, rated 90/100info@brownderby.com • www.brownderby.com PG. | 21