Elegant, refined, silky.
For 30 years, the Jackson family has sustainably farmed and tended this Santa Maria estate. Barbara Banke and Jess Jackson's daughters, Katie Jackson and Julia Jackson, grew up among the estate's vines. Drawn to the grit and beauty of winemaking, Katie and Julia continue the family business.
Cambria is shaped by these three women: Barbara Banke's keen knowledge of the industry and business sense, Katie's passion for sustainability and the land, and Julia's creative backbone and dedication to empowering communities.
The vineyard was named for Julia Jackson in 1986, and this 2017 Pinot Noir is comprised of clones: 4, 2A, 23, 115 and 667 grow on the estate's ancient soils of fossilized seashells, shale, limestone and sand.
It was aged 15 months in French oak (25% new) before bottling.
An elegant red, it has a nose of red cherry and cranberry, carrot tops and savoury spice, dried roses, saddle leather and tealeaf. Sweet, tangy and juicy red fruits dominate the palate. Refined and silky overall; flavours of leather and orange peel trail across the finish. Pair with wild mushroom tartletts, beet salads, butternut squash ravioli or salmon.
Wedding Wines, Eat your Root Veggies, Seafood/Fish, White Meat Chicken/Pork
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Wine Diva reviewed - 2021-03-22 14:58:29.0
