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Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard Santa Maria Valley 2023 750ml
🇺🇸 Debra of 67Wine.com...fleshy medium bodied wine offers plentiful flavor...
Santa Maria Valley's Benchmark Chardonnay — Cambria Katherine's Vineyard
Cambria Estate Winery's Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay is one of California's most consistent and celebrated expressions of cool-climate Chardonnay. Named for Katherine Jackson, this Santa Maria Valley vineyard benefits from the same Pacific-driven breezes that define the appellation — produci...Show More >
Santa Maria Valley's Benchmark Chardonnay — Cambria Katherine's Vineyard
Cambria Estate Winery's Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay is one of California's most consistent and celebrated expressions of cool-climate Chardonnay. Named for Katherine Jackson, this Santa Maria Valley vineyard benefits from the same Pacific-driven breezes that define the appellation — producing a Chardonnay of genuine balance, with ripe tropical fruit, toasty oak, and mouthwatering acidity that keeps everything in focus. The 2022 vintage earned scores from three major critics and represents exceptional value at this price point.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022
- James Suckling — 93 pts: "Achieves excellent balance between a tangy feel and generous flavors. Quite toasty, flinty and nervy in aromas before a ripe, buttery palate delivers good richness and length. Minerals and sea salt on the nose, then bright pineapple, baked apple, butter and lemon zest on the palate."
- Wine Enthusiast — 92 pts: "Aromas of honey drizzled on ripe honeydew melon invite the nose into this comfortingly classic style of California Chardonnay. Toasted hazelnut and apple pie flavors on the palate are balanced by brisk lemon, cinnamon and star anise spices."
- Wine Spectator — 90 pts: "Impressive for its intensity and harmony, with caramelized pineapple, ripe Bosc pear, papaya and apricot flavors at the core, accented by touches of wildflower honey, brown sugar and vanilla. Mouthwatering acidity keeps everything in focus."
67 Wine Buyer's Note
Debra, California Chardonnay Buyer — "This fleshy, medium-bodied wine offers plentiful flavors of tropical fruit, baking spice, and zest, with an underlying subtle oak influence. Harmoniously balanced with ample acidity and a buttery, creamy, mouth-coating finish."
Vineyard & Provenance
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Appellation: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
- Producer: Cambria Estate Winery
- Vintage: 2022
- Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
Incredibly versatile — exceptional with roast chicken, lobster bisque, pan-seared halibut, creamy pasta dishes, brie, and soft-ripened cheeses.
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: California
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Variety: Chardonnay
Type: Whites
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
Cambria's flagship Chardonnay is barrel-fermented giving it toasted oak, vanilla, and crème brûlée characteristics complemented by notes of citrus and baked apples. This white wine is known for its balance of oak and a refreshingly crisp finish.
Enjoy with grilled chicken and mango salsa, roast salmon and gruyere mac and cheese, or fish tacos.
Antonio Galloni writes: The 2021 Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard Signature Collection is bright and super-focused. Citrus peel, mint, white flowers and tangerine peel all grace this exquisite, intense wine. The 2021 was fermented in tank and aged in barrel, of which 50% new. The Katherine's Vineyard comes from own-rooted vines planted in the 1970s. Readers should plan on giving this a bit of time, as it is quite nervous today. - Vinous 95
Jeb Dunnuck writes: Beautiful orchard fruits, toasted bread, and some sappy flower notes all emerge from the 2021 Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard, a medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, elegant wine that has nicely integrated acidity as well as a supple, up-front, delicious style. - Jeb Dunnuck 91
Alder Yarrow writes: Smells of lemon curd and butterscotch. Flavours of lemon curd and white flowers have a nice mineral undertone and lemon-pith chalkiness. Excellent acidity with just a whiff of vanilla in the finish. - Jancis Robinson 16.5
MaryAnn Worobiec writes: Remarkably balanced, with details of fresh, crisp apple, citrus and pear that mingle with salted butter pastry and touches of brown sugar on a supple, creamy frame. Reveals a touch of lemongrass on the finish. Drink now. - Wine Spectator 90
This fleshy medium bodied wine offers plentiful flavors of tropical fruit, baking spice, and zest, with an underlying subtle oak influence. Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard is harmoniously balanced with ample acidity and a buttery, creamy mouth coating finish.
Debra, California Chardonnay Buyer
