{"product_id":"cambria-chardonnay-katherines-vineyard-santa-maria-valley-2023-750ml","title":"Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard Santa Maria Valley 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eCambria Estate Winery | Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard | Santa Maria Valley, California | 2023\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCambria Estate Winery is one of Santa Barbara County's most celebrated producers, farming estate vineyards in the heart of the Santa Maria Valley — one of California's premier cool-climate appellations. Named for Katherine Jackson, Katherine's Vineyard sits at the western end of the valley where persistent Pacific Ocean breezes slow ripening and allow Chardonnay to develop remarkable complexity, balance, and natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was fermented with 30% stainless steel and 70% barrel, then aged seven months in French oak (20% new) — a winemaking approach that delivers both freshness and texture without overwhelming the fruit. The result is a Chardonnay of genuine balance: ripe tropical and orchard fruit, toasty barrel spice, taut minerality, and mouthwatering acidity that keeps everything in focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose offers lemon balm, baked apricot, ripe pear, pineapple, and macadamia nut, with honeysuckle and subtle spice. On the palate, medium-bodied and fleshy with a creamy, mouth-coating texture, bright acidity, and a long finish of lemon verbena, fresh ginger, and a hint of marzipan. Serious complexity and impressive finesse, especially at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredibly versatile at the table — exceptional with roast chicken, lobster bisque, pan-seared halibut, creamy pasta, brie, and soft-ripened cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cambria Estate Winery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katherine's Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30% stainless steel, 70% barrel; 7 months French oak (20% new)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCritical Acclaim — Vintage 2023\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinous — 92 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich yet energized, driven by taut minerality and juicy acidity. Barrel spice and ripe orchard fruit marry in harmony, with serious complexity, deep minerality and impressive finesse, especially for the price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 92 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon balm, baked apricot and macadamia nut aromas. A blast of acidity cuts into the lightly salted core of pear, apple and citrus peel flavors, with a warm oak note carrying the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck — 90 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe stone and orchard fruits intermixed with honeysuckle and subtle spice. Medium-bodied, plush, round, and supple. A well-made, ready-to-drink California Chardonnay that delivers terrific value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 90 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkable seamlessness and complexity — lemon blossoms, orange sherbet, papaya and marmalade, with a fresh thread of acidity and notes of lemon verbena, fresh ginger, and a hint of marzipan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e67Wine Buyer's Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDebra, California Chardonnay Buyer —\u003c\/strong\u003e \"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968707383579,"sku":"041344","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/egir6bangvthsdkvhrmm.jpg?v=1780517695","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/cambria-chardonnay-katherines-vineyard-santa-maria-valley-2023-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}