Brewer Clifton Sweeney Canyon Chardonnay 2008

 
Brewer Clifton Sweeney Canyon Chardonnay 2008
wa92+
  BN#431203
Category: White Wine
Varietal:Chardonnay
Region: California » Central Coast » Sta. Rita Hills
Producer: Brewer Clifton
Alcohol: 15.2%
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Brewer Clifton

This release marks the fourteenth consecutive bottling of this unique site with which we have worked since our inception in 1996. Planted on its own roots to a Wente selection and dry farmed in a mixture of river silt and diatomaceous earth. Aromas of lychee, mangosteen and flint are followed by flavors of green pear, lime and minerals. Rich and focused demonstrating tremendous viscosity and breadth. 2,592 bottles produced.

Wine Advocate

The 2008 Chardonnay Sweeney Canyon is medium golden in color, more evolved than the other Chardonnays, and also slightly more ostentatious and tropical. While plenty of acidity is present to buttress the wine's intensity and richness, it is something of a paradox to review, since the aromatics suggest a more evolved style. It seems powerful and rich while holding plenty of personality in reserve. This wine will benefit from another 1-2 years of cellaring and last at least a decade or more.

Score: 92+. —Robert Parker, August 2010.



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