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Cambria Chardonnay 2000

Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United StatesKatherine's Chardonnay grapes are whole-cluster pressed and its primary and secondary fermentation take place in French oak barrels where the wine is aged sur lies for a period of eight months. Look for a spicy, toasted lees, butter, pear and mango aromas with a touch of orange and honey. Dry, soft and elegant with mineral, pear, buttery lees flavours and dry citrus, butter finish. Well balanced and priced.Tasted: 17 February 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$22.95750ml 
Producer: Cambria Estate Vineyard & WineryDistributors: Summit Fine Wines
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 614495UPC: 626990010685