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Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard(2005)
- Winery:
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Region:
- USA > California > Santa Barbara > Santa Maria
- Type:
- Wine
- User Tags:
- white grape, chardonnay, soil, acidic, rich, oak, tropical fruit, (tree) fruit, stone fruits, resinous
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Source:
WinoWorld
- Big, ripe, rich and well-oaked. That pretty much says it all about this show-offy wine, with its bold, tropical fruit flavors, crisp coastal acidity and sleek structure. The tart taste of minerally gunmetal adds complexity.
The Chardonnay Katherine is a medium to full-bodied, hedonistic, sexy, delicious, open-knit, tropical fruit-dominated (jammy peaches and apricots) offering. The evolved color suggests consumption over the next 1-2 years is warranted. This is a well-made effort, and is available for a realistic price.
A tribute to Cambria's consistent read more...style and character,Katherine's Chardonnay is a lush, well-rounded wine revealing vibrant tropical flavors folded over hints of vanilla and pear. The finish is enduring, made memorable by notes of vanilla and oak spice.
Fred Holloway, Winemaker
Katherine's Chardonnay is hand-harvested from the family-owned Cambria estate. As expected from the consistency of Cambria's fruit, the 2001 vintage speaks boldly of Santa Maria Valley's ideal climate and vineyard conditions for growing perfectly ripe Chardonnay. Formed from alluvial deposits of the Sisquoc River, Cambria's soil is gravelly and exceptionally well draining—restricting vine vigor to promote the growth of Chardonnay with lush, concentrated flavors. The maritime influences that funnel in from the Pacific Ocean, cloak the Santa Maria Valley in mild temperaturesextending the vineyard's growing season and providing ample time to balance acids and develop mature varietal characteristics. (hide)
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Source:
WinoWorld
- Big, ripe, rich and well-oaked. That pretty much says it all about this show-offy wine, with its bold, tropical fruit flavors, crisp coastal acidity and sleek structure. The tart taste of minerally gunmetal adds complexity.
The Chardonnay Katherine is a medium to full-bodied, hedonistic, sexy, delicious, open-knit, tropical fruit-dominated (jammy peaches and apricots) offering. The evolved color suggests consumption over the next 1-2 years is warranted. This is a well-made effort, and is available for a realistic price.
A tribute to Cambria's consistent style and read more...character,Katherine's Chardonnay is a lush, well-rounded wine revealing vibrant tropical flavors folded over hints of vanilla and pear. The finish is enduring, made memorable by notes of vanilla and oak spice.
Fred Holloway, Winemaker
Katherine's Chardonnay is hand-harvested from the family-owned Cambria estate. As expected from the consistency of Cambria's fruit, the 2001 vintage speaks boldly of Santa Maria Valley's ideal climate and vineyard conditions for growing perfectly ripe Chardonnay. Formed from alluvial deposits of the Sisquoc River, Cambria's soil is gravelly and exceptionally well draining—restricting vine vigor to promote the growth of Chardonnay with lush, concentrated flavors. The maritime influences that funnel in from the Pacific Ocean, cloak the Santa Maria Valley in mild temperaturesextending the vineyard's growing season and providing ample time to balance acids and develop mature varietal characteristics. (hide)
