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Cambria Chardonnay Bench Break Vineyardtext
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Cambria Chardonnay Bench Break Vineyard 2000

Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United StatesVery attractive creamy vanilla, smoky lees, mineral/slate, citrus rind, and apple aromas. Dry, somewhat tight palate with more mineral, buttery lees, citrus and baked apple flavours. Round and a touch oily with a dry mango, smoky finish. Long lean and very sophisticated. This will need a year or two more to be fully developed.Tasted: 17 February 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$48.00750mlSpeculative - Vinterra Wines
Producer: Cambria Estate Vineyard & WineryDistributors: Summit Fine Wines
Grape: Chardonnay