2007 Cambria Chardonnay Katherine Vineyard

Santa Maria Pioneer

Jess Jackson acquired a large portion of the original Tepusquet Vineyard (planted between 1970 and 1971) in 1986 to serve as the site for Cambria winery, making him one of the pioneers in the development of the Santa Maria valley as prime Pinot Noir territory.

Over the last two decades the vineyard has been expanded, replanted and updated with new clones and rootstocks to take advantage of the unique climatic and geological conditions of the Santa Maria Bench, and is now one of the leading producers in this fast rising region.

Winemaker's Notes:

Our 2007 Katherine's Chardonnay shows the concentration and character of this superb vintage. The nose is deeply aromatic with apples, peaches, lime blossoms and vanilla. The palate is intense and powerful, yet surprisingly elegant and nuanced.

Reviews

International Wine Cellar 89 Points

Bright yellow. Complex aromas of musky pear skin, lees, iodine and oak spice. Deep but lively, offering moderately sweet orchard fruit flavors and a strong lashing of brown spices. A zesty mineral quality lingers on the long, spicy finish.