Reviews & Ratings

2021 Cambria Chardonnay "Katherine's Vineyard"

Winery: Cambria

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Katherine's Vineyard"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Maria Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: 71,500

KWG Score: 93.5 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: May 20, 2024

Wine Review: This light-yellow colored Chardonnay from Cambria opens with a mild pineapple and light lemon bouquet with hints of oak. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is well-balanced, very smooth, lush, and creamy. The flavor profile is a spiced Bartlett pear and stony minerality blend with notes of green apple and white pepper. I also detected hints of mild pineapple, lemon verbena, chamomile tea and gentle oak. The finish is dry and flavors and nice acidity drift away nicely. I would pair this chard with a roasted garlic chicken. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay is an ocean influenced, single vineyard expression of "refrigerated sunshine" in a glass – layered, elegant, distinct. The 2021 displays fresh fruit and floral aromas that dominate the nose and palate; white peach, lemon zest, pear, granny smith apple and citrus blossoms. The oak influence creates a nice mid-palate that balances nicely with the bright acidity that lingers. - Jill Russell, Winemaker.

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