Cambria Tepusquet Vineyard Viognier 2016
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Wilfred
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This Viognier pairs perfectly with mild curry dishes, chicken tagine with apricots, or double and triple cream cheeses.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
An alluring wine, the delicate and fragrant 2016 Cambria Estate Vineyards & Winery Viognier plays gently in its aromas—the wine shows core fruits, citrus, and fragrant flowers—before offering an excellent layered and rewarding palate. Pair this wine with a mild Cantonese curry chicken over jasmine rice. (Tasted: November 10, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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Cambria Estate Winery sits on storied land. Originally planted in 1971, and brought into the Jackson family by Jess Jackson and his wife Barbara Banke in 1986, Cambria’s land has been a premier producer of cool climate wines for more than 45 years. Situated on one of the only transverse valleys on the West Coast, Cambria’s vineyards are planted on the Santa Maria Bench where cool, sea air funnels in unobstructed from the nearby Pacific Ocean, blanketing the vines in maritime fog. With one of the longest growing seasons in California, the unique climate at the Estate produces “refrigerated sunshine” that develops concentrated flavors in the grapes making Cambria ideally situated for cultivating Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietals.
Every Cambria wine produced is a single vineyard offering and certified sustainable. The two primary vineyards on the Estate are Julia’s and Katherine’s. Named for Jess and Barbara’s daughters, these vineyards are marked by depth of character, and a history of acclaim – most recently when Wine & Spirits named Cambria Winery one of the Top 100 Wineries of 2020. Each vineyard holds within it ancient soils that include 14 different soil types, while each block contributes different flavor and structural qualities to the wines. Additionally, the 17 clonal varietals on the property are a study in diversity. With a commitment to craftsmanship and artistry, winemaker Jill Russell and the tremendous winemaking and vineyard teams bring to life the legacy of the land through each wine.