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Cambria Chardonnay Bench Break Vineyard 2002
Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United StatesBench Break fruit comes off the highest points of the spectacular Santa Maria Bench, surely one of the top ten vineyard sites in the world. Dijon clones, whole cluster pressing and barrel ferments in French Damy make this a superbly textured wine. Creamy tropical fruit flavours spill from the glass flecked with spicy smoky lees and mineral highlights. Lean sophisticated, cool-climate California chardonnay for sipping but even better with food.Tasted: 29 September 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $44.00 | 750ml | estimated B.C. retail |
| AB | $39.99 | 750ml | specialty |
Grape: Chardonnay
