January 25, 2012
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Cambria Estate Vineyards and Winery
| Owner(s) | Barbara Banke |
| Web site | www.cambriawine.com |
| Link to this site |
Located along the Santa Maria Valley Wine Trail and covering 1,600 acres, Cambria produces 20,000 cases annually of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Barbara Banke established Cambria in 1986 after purchasing what was originally known as Tepusquet Vineyard, with the aim of prooducing single-vineyard and small-block Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, along with small amounts of Syrah and Viognier. All of the Cambria wines are grown, produced and bottled on the estate. The winemaker is Denis Shurtleff. The signature Pinot Noir comes from the estate owned Julia's Vineyard, named after owner Barbara Banke's daughter. It is sensibly priced and reliably good.
Cambria Wines are well distributed in retail wine stores and supermarkets and can be ordered on the website. The tasting room, located at 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria, is open daily from 10-5. The phone is 805-937-8091. A Kendell-Jackson property.
Articles About Cambria Estate Vineyards and Winery
Reviewed Wines
2007 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $25.
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More deeply colored than the 2006 vintage. Bright
scents of cherries, strawberries, and oak toast and spice. A little riper
and richer than the 2006 version with dark red cherry, berry and plum
flavors augmented by a subtle loamy underpinning and a refreshing lift
of acidity on the finish. Plenty of structure and intensity to satisfy and
the soft tannins make for easy sipping. Very good (-).
Reviewed February 15, 2010
ARTICLE »
2006 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Estate Bottled Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $20. This well known
vineyard is located at the western end of the Cambria Estate on the Santa Maria Bench 17 miles inland
from the Pacific Ocean. Named for the owner’s youngest daughter.
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Deep red color. Highly nuanced nose of
cherries, strawberries, oak, cinnamon and green grass. Light strawberry and cherry flavors with a touch of
savory herbs and a grassy finish. Decent acidity and very soft tannins. An easy drinker which will perform well
at the dinner table.
Reviewed May 7, 2009
ARTICLE »
2006 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., The winery’s signature Pinot Noir comes from a vineyard
named after the owner’s daughter. The label says, “cherry,
strawberry, cinnamon, vanilla” and the label is right on. Multiple
clones. Aged in 30% new French oak. The winemaker is Denise
Shurtleff.
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Red fruit driven wine that is light red in color and elegant in
design. Plenty of strawberry flavor and attractive spice and vim. Easy
and very approachable, this is a daily “go-to” meal time Pinot.
Reviewed March 3, 2008
ARTICLE »
2006 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
13.8%
alc., $25.
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Lovely Pinot perfume of cherries, strawberries, brown spice
and cinnamon which loses some intensity in the glass over time. Tasty
cherry and strawberry fruit offered in a moderately light style with supple
tannins, bright acidity and a lingering red cherry and lemon toned finish.
Highly drinkable and a perfect daily drinker. Very good (-).
Reviewed February 15, 2010
ARTICLE »
2007 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $25. · More deeply colored than the 2006 vintage. Bright scents of cherries, strawberries, and oak toast and spice. A little riper and richer than the 2006 version with dark red cherry, berry and plum flavors augmented by a subtle loamy underpinning and a refreshing lift of acidity on the finish. Plenty of structure and intensity to satisfy and the soft tannins make for easy sipping. Very good (-). Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »
2006 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Estate Bottled Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $20. This well known vineyard is located at the western end of the Cambria Estate on the Santa Maria Bench 17 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. Named for the owner’s youngest daughter. · Deep red color. Highly nuanced nose of cherries, strawberries, oak, cinnamon and green grass. Light strawberry and cherry flavors with a touch of savory herbs and a grassy finish. Decent acidity and very soft tannins. An easy drinker which will perform well at the dinner table. Reviewed May 7, 2009 ARTICLE »
2006 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., The winery’s signature Pinot Noir comes from a vineyard named after the owner’s daughter. The label says, “cherry, strawberry, cinnamon, vanilla” and the label is right on. Multiple clones. Aged in 30% new French oak. The winemaker is Denise Shurtleff. · Red fruit driven wine that is light red in color and elegant in design. Plenty of strawberry flavor and attractive spice and vim. Easy and very approachable, this is a daily “go-to” meal time Pinot. Reviewed March 3, 2008 ARTICLE »
2006 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., $25. · Lovely Pinot perfume of cherries, strawberries, brown spice and cinnamon which loses some intensity in the glass over time. Tasty cherry and strawberry fruit offered in a moderately light style with supple tannins, bright acidity and a lingering red cherry and lemon toned finish. Highly drinkable and a perfect daily drinker. Very good (-). Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »
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