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A corollary to this extremely disciplined winemaking approach is an utmost respect for nature. This means surrendering to the beauty of nature’s imperfections—an ethos grounded in the Japanese concept of wabi sabi. “That is ultimately the intrigue in wines,” Greg explains, “The intrigue in nature is that level of something which is a little askew, a little off kilter, a little out of tune, deliberately so. And that’s actually the perfection. That’s the beauty.” Although Brewer-Clifton is his life’s work, Greg is quick to clarify that it never has been, nor will it ever be, about him. Rather, it is about illuminating the irreplicable geographic, geologic and climatic uniqueness of the Sta. Rita Hills through its wines. Situated a mere 18 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the vineyards benefit from a unique transversal mountain range that runs east to west, allowing cold ocean air to funnel into the vineyards. The marine layer cools the vines, extending the growing season and promoting maximum flavor development. The ocean’s influence extends to the soils, seen in one of the rare deposits of diatomaceous earth, or fossilized plankton, in the United States. The resulting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay embrace the power, pedigree, and richness of the Sta. Rita Hills that have become the trademark style of Brewer–Clifton.