Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay

8.831 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Miles Perry

A citrusy Chardonnay with a smooth creamy finish.

A citrusy Chardonnay with a smooth creamy finish.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2021
Daryl Johnson

Crisp and lightly oaked. I enjoyed it very much.

Crisp and lightly oaked. I enjoyed it very much.

1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2021
James Mosman

Very smooth. Very good.

Very smooth. Very good.

1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2020
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9.2

The 2018 Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard is a gentle, open-knit wine. Soft contours and the tropical accents typical of Santa Maria give the 2018 a very pretty sense of immediacy. Airy and gracious, with terrific precision, the Katherine's Chardonnay is classy through and through. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020)

The 2018 Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard is a gentle, open-knit wine. Soft contours and the tropical accents typical of Santa Maria give the 2018 a very pretty sense of immediacy. Airy and gracious, with terrific precision, the Katherine's Chardonnay is classy through and through. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020)

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2020
Eileen Arnold-Ley

Really good, and I like that it's certified sustainable! On the oaky side with nice citrus flavors.

Really good, and I like that it's certified sustainable! On the oaky side with nice citrus flavors.

1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2020
Byron Hewett

It has been decades since I have had this wine. I was surprised I liked it as much as I did. A bit of oak, vanilla here. Definitely has undergone malolactic.

It has been decades since I have had this wine. I was surprised I liked it as much as I did. A bit of oak, vanilla here. Definitely has undergone malolactic.

1 person found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2020
Martin Sher

Very good esp considering its modest price - modern Cali style, def oak presence but not over the top and nice ripe tropical flavors coming through. Excellent on the colder side.

Very good esp considering its modest price - modern Cali style, def oak presence but not over the top and nice ripe tropical flavors coming through. Excellent on the colder side.

1 person found it helpfulJul 15th, 2020
Eileen Arnold-Ley

Really tasty! A little tart at first, but it mellowed out. I like that it's certified sustainable. Pineapple, spice and citrus flavors.

Really tasty! A little tart at first, but it mellowed out. I like that it's certified sustainable. Pineapple, spice and citrus flavors.

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2020
Pat Mead

2018 vintage with citrus notes, pineapple and vanilla. Smooth and crisp Chardonnay that compliments chicken or fish. Would buy again!

2018 vintage with citrus notes, pineapple and vanilla. Smooth and crisp Chardonnay that compliments chicken or fish. Would buy again!

Sep 16th, 2021
Shaun Kleffman

On the drier side. Solid option at a low price point. Not a first choice

On the drier side. Solid option at a low price point. Not a first choice

Jul 9th, 2021