I was lucky to get a spot here when it was completely empty! (They had just opened)All of the wines we tasted were fantastic. The tasting notes provided by the host were spot on. When you perfect something don't change anything. That is what this place has done.The seating area in the back was very cozy. It provided good shade during the sunny morning, but not so much shade it was hard to see (or cold).The only drawback to this place might be that it is not super accessible for handicap people as the back is gravel and the front is a staircase. That said, they may have other entrances that I did not see.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Scott Kingsbury
Been for tastings and special events. What is special? The wines are terrific. Greg Brewer, the winemaker, is often there to greet you. And the nice people Greg has hired are all knowledgeable and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pinot Noir, Brewer
Mary A.
I've truly enjoyed Brewer Clifton wines and was very excited to bring my friend in for a tasting and have her experience the wines and hear all about them as she is a wine lover like myself. While the wines we tasted were excellent, as always, the "tasting room experience" was the disappointing part; the server brought us each wine and merely mentioned, for example, that the wine being served was a Pinot Noir and may have said the vintage. There were no mentions about the winery, history, winemakers, owners, stories of terroir etc that we experienced at other tastings. One might think this would be due to an overly busy server but there was only one other small group being attended to by another server. Would love to have given 5 stars, but for $70 for the two of us, it's a 3 :(
Benjamin Ingalls
Wine is exceptional. The knowledge base of the folks in the tasting room makes this experience better than I’ve had at any other tasting room. No tasting note scripts just people who are passionate about wine serving the best Chardonnay and pinots In the region
Matthew W.
Had a tasting right at 10am on a gloomy Sunday morning. You wouldn't know based on the experience that Cassidy and Blake gave us. They were so friendly, so engaging, and so knowledgeable. What a phenomenal way to start our excursion. Thank you both for your time!
Michael Chadsey
Great wine. Modern comfortable tasting room. Friendly knowledgeable staff
Bob Koerner
This is a really nice tasting room. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Their wines are outstanding. It is available by appointment only, so plan ahead.
Shotaro Inoue
Great location. Interesting wine.
Daniel G.
Great little tasting room in Los Olivos. I was a little hesitant to come here because of the unrefundable prepaid reservation, but it ended up being worth it. The service was outstanding. Our host was very attentive, and brought each tasting out right on time. My glass was never empty. We sat outside, and they have a great little patio. The inside area is nice too but we had kids with us so we opted for outside. The one thing I wasn't so impressed with was the wines themselves. These are very big, ripe wines. They definitely aren't for everybody. I originally came here because the wines are so highly rated and wanted to see what the fuss was about. If you like ripe and in your face, these wines are for you. If you want restraint and finesse, then not so much. I even let our host know these weren't really my style of wine and he was very understanding. He even gave us some great recommendations for other tasting rooms in town that served wines in a style we might like. I probably won't be back because the wines aren't my cup of tea but I did have a great experience here.
Had a great flight with David who explained a lot to us about the wines and the region. The wines were very good to boot and generally not available in stores. The tasting room itself is beautiful.
Vex Mage
First time coming here. The wine was fantastic. I'm a reds person but the barrel aged chardonnay was great. My fav was the 2009 on the flight and it was a huge and happy surprise!
Handbag Designer
Wonderful Wines! Would highly recommend!
Armond H.
Are you a Pinot wine lover? Then this is your place. Very inviting, clean place with great vibe. The wines are mineral tasting with good nose. They offer a variety of selections but they are all Pinots and whites. The hostess Hailey, was a delight. She was so flexible in accommodating us with our preferences. Very nice lady with good knowledge of the winery. Great quality Pinots. I am not a big Pinot fan but if you are it's worth visiting this place.
Alexi Patsaouras
I had high hopes and expectations for Brewer Clifton's tasting room and it exceeded them. The room is very comfortable and well-appointed. The flights come with helpful tasting notes. The staff are very friendly and also informative and really make the experience both fun and educating. And the wines really are great. We made the trip to Los Olivos first and foremost to try more Brewer Clifton wines. And then tasting helped us understand their style better as well as the range of wines that Greg Brewer makes. I'm really happy we went and hope to go back on a regular basis!
Sta. Rita Hills wine at its best.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I was lucky to get a spot here when it was completely empty! (They had just opened)All of the wines we tasted were fantastic. The tasting notes provided by the host were spot on. When you perfect something don't change anything. That is what this place has done.The seating area in the back was very cozy. It provided good shade during the sunny morning, but not so much shade it was hard to see (or cold).The only drawback to this place might be that it is not super accessible for handicap people as the back is gravel and the front is a staircase. That said, they may have other entrances that I did not see.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Been for tastings and special events. What is special? The wines are terrific. Greg Brewer, the winemaker, is often there to greet you. And the nice people Greg has hired are all knowledgeable and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pinot Noir, Brewer
I've truly enjoyed Brewer Clifton wines and was very excited to bring my friend in for a tasting and have her experience the wines and hear all about them as she is a wine lover like myself. While the wines we tasted were excellent, as always, the "tasting room experience" was the disappointing part; the server brought us each wine and merely mentioned, for example, that the wine being served was a Pinot Noir and may have said the vintage. There were no mentions about the winery, history, winemakers, owners, stories of terroir etc that we experienced at other tastings. One might think this would be due to an overly busy server but there was only one other small group being attended to by another server. Would love to have given 5 stars, but for $70 for the two of us, it's a 3 :(
Wine is exceptional. The knowledge base of the folks in the tasting room makes this experience better than I’ve had at any other tasting room. No tasting note scripts just people who are passionate about wine serving the best Chardonnay and pinots In the region
Had a tasting right at 10am on a gloomy Sunday morning. You wouldn't know based on the experience that Cassidy and Blake gave us. They were so friendly, so engaging, and so knowledgeable. What a phenomenal way to start our excursion. Thank you both for your time!
Great wine. Modern comfortable tasting room. Friendly knowledgeable staff
This is a really nice tasting room. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Their wines are outstanding. It is available by appointment only, so plan ahead.
Great location. Interesting wine.
Great little tasting room in Los Olivos. I was a little hesitant to come here because of the unrefundable prepaid reservation, but it ended up being worth it. The service was outstanding. Our host was very attentive, and brought each tasting out right on time. My glass was never empty. We sat outside, and they have a great little patio. The inside area is nice too but we had kids with us so we opted for outside. The one thing I wasn't so impressed with was the wines themselves. These are very big, ripe wines. They definitely aren't for everybody. I originally came here because the wines are so highly rated and wanted to see what the fuss was about. If you like ripe and in your face, these wines are for you. If you want restraint and finesse, then not so much. I even let our host know these weren't really my style of wine and he was very understanding. He even gave us some great recommendations for other tasting rooms in town that served wines in a style we might like. I probably won't be back because the wines aren't my cup of tea but I did have a great experience here.
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Had a great flight with David who explained a lot to us about the wines and the region. The wines were very good to boot and generally not available in stores. The tasting room itself is beautiful.
First time coming here. The wine was fantastic. I'm a reds person but the barrel aged chardonnay was great. My fav was the 2009 on the flight and it was a huge and happy surprise!
Wonderful Wines! Would highly recommend!
Are you a Pinot wine lover? Then this is your place. Very inviting, clean place with great vibe. The wines are mineral tasting with good nose. They offer a variety of selections but they are all Pinots and whites. The hostess Hailey, was a delight. She was so flexible in accommodating us with our preferences. Very nice lady with good knowledge of the winery. Great quality Pinots. I am not a big Pinot fan but if you are it's worth visiting this place.
I had high hopes and expectations for Brewer Clifton's tasting room and it exceeded them. The room is very comfortable and well-appointed. The flights come with helpful tasting notes. The staff are very friendly and also informative and really make the experience both fun and educating. And the wines really are great. We made the trip to Los Olivos first and foremost to try more Brewer Clifton wines. And then tasting helped us understand their style better as well as the range of wines that Greg Brewer makes. I'm really happy we went and hope to go back on a regular basis!