2005 Jackson Wine Estates CAMBRIA KATHERINES VINEYARD Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley California
Name:
Jackson Wine Estates CAMBRIA KATHERINES VINEYARD Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley California - 2005
Where it's from:
>USA
>California
>Santa Maria Valley
Price per case:
£185.98
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Rich Dry Whites
Grapes:
Chardonnay
Description:
Cambria's proximity to the ocean and east-west orientation gives this 1,405-acre property the diversity it needs to grow Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah under perfectly suited conditions. As an estate property, Cambria's Vineyard Manager and Winemaker work in tandem to perfect the winegrowing process. Together, they select only the finest grapes from the estate to bear the Cambria name. Every grape is hand-harvested and crafted into wine with the utmost care and respect for the varietal.
This 100% Estate grown Chardonnay has spent 8 months ageing in French oak and Winemaker Fred Holloway considered:
'A tribute to Cambria’s consistent style and character, Katherine’s Chardonnay is a lush, well-rounded wine revealing vibrant tropical flavours folded over hints of vanilla and pear. The finish is enduring, made memorable by notes of vanilla and oak spice.'
In 1986 Barbara Banke and her husband, Jess Jackson, bought the premium acres of the Tepusquet Vineyard with the intent of establishing a family-owned estate property that farmed and crafted exceptional wines. Since then, her vision has become reality. Cambria has carved out a reputation for lush, tropical Chardonnay, velvety-textured Pinot Noir and rich, spicy Syrah, all grown on one contiguous property.
In recent years Cambria has concentrated its vineyard and winemaking resources into amplifying different aspects of the Cambria estate. This effort launched an in-depth exploration of the vineyard and varieties on this cool-climate property. The result has elevated the quality of Cambria's core wines, created new site-focused and distinct winemaking styles, and dramatically highlighted the bold flavours of each variety.
