Reviews & Ratings

2018 Cambria Pinot Noir "Julia's Vineyard"

Winery: Cambria

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Julia's Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Maria Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 18,160

KWG Score: 89 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: April 10, 2021

Wine Review: The Cambria Pinot Noir has done a good job of melding ripe berry fruit flavors with savory ones. On the nose, this wine opens with notes of raspberry, black cherries, earl grey tea, and tapenade. The palate continues the theme but has additional notes of strawberries, cola, leather, and black pepper. The finish is fresh, but the tannins are still a bit green. This Pinot would pair well with a Reuben on rye. – Nicolay

Winemaker Notes: Bright red fruit dominates the nose; pomegranate, dried cranberries, and black cherry. Spice notes of cinnamon, sage and clove complement the balanced tannins that add structure and a long finish to the wine.

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