Cambria, Katherines Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley

Cambria · California › Santa Maria Valley › United States of America

White · Chardonnay
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LWIN 1586460
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87 /100
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49
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Taster #3127 · Dec 19, 2015
At 36k feet courtesy of BA. New word Chardonnay, citrus, light vanilla, peaches. Well round and lacked acidity, was a bit flat and almost blunt at times. Will not rate as this was at altitude but did not feel more than an 85
2012 vintage
Taster #9363 · Dec 3, 2015
81/100
Fairly dry. Not good at all if chilled. Better when it warmed up, but wouldn't buy again. Had a petroleum flavor, and cardboard nose. Dumped half of it out.
2012 vintage
Taster #5337 · Oct 20, 2015
88/100
A touch oaky for my taste...
2012 vintage
Taster #2802 · Jul 28, 2015
91/100
Ce chardonnay de la région de Santa Maria Valley, près de Santa Barbara en Californie est un exemple intelligent de l’utilisation bien dosée du fût de chêne. Le vin en été élevé en fût français pendant un peu plus de 6 mois avec environ 15% de fûts neufs. Nommé d'après la fille aînée de la propriétaire Barbara Banke, ce vin est un mélange de différentes parcelles de Chardonnay. Il en résulte un produit aromatique avec ses parfums de mangue, de …
2012 vintage
Taster #5845 · Jun 22, 2015
Singapore Airlines - Business & Lounges; 6/22/2015-6/26/2015 (Sydney, Singapore, Frankfurt) : Somewhat developing, sweetly liqueured nose; pineapple, tropical fruits. The medium-bodied palate is bolstered by sweet oak, malo influences and sweet tropical fruits. It’s not fair to call it off-dry, but it has a real sweetness which feels like more than just the oak. Low acid, and it has the short finish you’d expect. Fairly dull stuff.
2012 vintage
Taster #3449 · Jun 21, 2015
88/100
Medium golden color. Moderate nose, difficult to discern elements other than perhaps some melon. Wine had decent balance with bland fruit showing. Disappointing is the word I would have used to discribe the wine. First impression was based on wine chilled to about 60F and opened 15 minutes. I allowed the wine to continue to breath and warm up and it completely changed character. Aromas and flavors started to reveal quality melon and other citrus character along with a nice, …
2012 vintage
Taster #7930 · Jun 20, 2015
78/100
Not really much going on with this chardonnay. A little disappointed considering some positive reviews.
2012 vintage
Taster #5495 · Jun 7, 2015
91/100
Consistent with prior notes.
2012 vintage
Taster #5495 · May 23, 2015
91/100
Consistent with prior notes.
2012 vintage
Taster #3187 · Apr 14, 2015
78/100
S: has a hint of petroleum, kerosene, or mineral spirits - can't quite place it - mixed with a vegetal and floral combination, honeysuckle, cauliflower T: vinegar, acidic, astringent, tart, bitter, sour lemon. Based on all the rave reviews here, I'm wondering if this bottle is past it's prime. CT claims drink through 2015. I'm missing something here.
2012 vintage
Taster #2546 · Apr 11, 2015
78/100
Uuh, inte gott. Jag har förstått att även Bourgogne går mot mer reduktiva aromer men det här är ju fullständigt löjligt. Nyavfyrad knallpulverpistol, kål och ännu mera krut. Möjligen lite nötter och popcorn men oerhört svårt att upptäcka någon frukt överhuvudtaget. Möjligen att krutröken lägger sig något efter en timme eller så och jag kan hitta lite OldEnglish-marmelad och möjligen lite gula äpplen. I munnen något bättre eller kanske snarare mindre otäckt, ganska fyllig med drag av apelsinzest och grape. …
2012 vintage
Taster #8288 · Apr 7, 2015
91/100
Bright gold appearance. Flinty, tropical fruit nose. Full bodied and compact in the mouth, showing crisp acidity, velvety texture, and citrus, mango, pineapple, and stonefruit flavors. Long, bright, mineral-inflected finish.
2012 vintage
Taster #7137 · Mar 21, 2015
83/100
Little tangy.
2012 vintage
Taster #4556 · Mar 14, 2015
82/100
Sharp (too much acid), crisp, and with oak
2012 vintage
Taster #2478 · Feb 25, 2015
91/100
Bright fruit with apricots and pears. Gentle oak and vanilla.
2012 vintage
Taster #5495 · Feb 22, 2015
91/100
Consistent with previous notes.
2012 vintage
Taster #7240 · Dec 12, 2014
89/100
Retail $22. Buttered popcorn on the nose with hints of lemon peel. Well-rounded on the palate: round and buttery while maintaining a vibrant acidity. The good times last through the memorable finish–Very Good, maybe more. 88-90 Points. www.thedrunkencyclist.com
2012 vintage
Taster #4142 · Nov 11, 2014
89/100
Very enjoyable at the price (Costco $15). Some pleasing minerality adds to the complexity. Impression given of oak barrel fermentation, with some nice leesy richness of character.
2012 vintage
Taster #5495 · Sep 26, 2014
91/100
Consistent with prior notes.
2012 vintage
Taster #8799 · Sep 12, 2014
88/100
Good balance with nice fruit; peach and pineapple; pleasant finish.
2012 vintage
Taster #4541 · Sep 3, 2014
86/100
Fruit and orange marmalade when opened, but lots of wood and butter, too. Substantially better with the roast chicken with herbal spice rub. (89 points). Would be fantastic with grilled lobster.
2012 vintage
Taster #3999 · Aug 25, 2014
90/100
very nice!
2012 vintage
Taster #0097 · Aug 17, 2014
89/100
Nice full mouthfeel, fruit and acid in balance and great price/ value. a little sharp on the finish but hey.. what a wine for this price point. used it to make Shrimp garlic basil pasta dish and drank it while cooking and a glass with the meal.
2012 vintage
Taster #6737 · Jul 26, 2014
88/100
Not a big Chardonnay fan, but for the price this one is actually pretty good. Medium bodied, creamy texture. Vanilla and oak dominate, with hints of peaches and pineapple. 87-88 points
2012 vintage
Taster #8132 · Jul 25, 2014
86/100
Typical oaky, buttery taste
2012 vintage
Taster #2976 · Jun 4, 2006
88/100
still a nice bottle of Chard - had some concern for age but still very drinkable. nice fruit.
2001 vintage
Taster #1354 · Apr 14, 2006
90/100
still crazy after all these years-paul simon. without a doubt the best california chard. in its price category. keeps on going and going. the caramel is up front and the acids are receding so it is probably at apogee. will follow the notes of others to see what happens next.
2001 vintage
Taster #5198 · Feb 27, 2005
Very good Chardonnay, especially for the price. Refreshing and fruity. Not oaky.. definitely would buy again
2001 vintage
Taster #4371 · Jun 17, 2004
89/100
Crisp, with more fruit than I expected given its age. The wine showed remarkably well, with hints of citrus, vanilla, and a little bit of burnt toast. Surprisingly delicious and good - finished the entire bottle. Consistent with my first tasting of this wine in 2003 - great value, and not even a hint of oak.
2001 vintage