Reviews & Ratings
2015 Cambria Chardonnay "Benchbreak"
Winery: Cambria
Vintage: 2015
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Benchbreak"
Wine Category: Chardonnay
Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Santa Maria Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $22
Cases produced: 77,500
KWG Score: 88.6 (based on 6 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)
Review date: December 26, 2017
Wine Review: This lovely golden yellow Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley had an interesting bouquet of lemon, pear, roasted nuts, smoke and spice. It was medium to full bodied and a bit creamy with moderate acidity. It displayed complex flavors of grapefruit, nectarine, smoke, oak and brioche that drifted into a long finish. Some mineral and citrus notes also showed up towards the end. I would pair this very good Chard with grilled salmon with lemon dill sauce. – Mark
Winemaker Notes: Ripe fruit, floral and spice aromas dominate the nose of the 2015 Benchbreak Chardonnay. Pink grapefruit, tangerine, pineapple, white peach, citrus blossom, and apple flavors are balanced by a bit of wet stone, subtle oak spice and bright acid. This combination results in a fruity, yet savory sensation in the mouth. Try our Benchbreak Chardonnay with shellfish, especially cracked crab withdrawn butter and scallop dishes, or with poultry such as roasted or grilled chicken.
