Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard 2023 750ml
Product details
| Management number | 248679636 | Release Date | 2026/09/03 | List Price | US$11.60 | Model Number | 248679636 | ||
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Santa Maria Valley's Standard-Bearer — Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Cambria Estate Winery is one of Santa Barbara County's most storied producers, and Julia's Vineyard is their crown jewel — home to some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the Santa Maria Valley, planted in the 1970s. This cool-climate vineyard, buffeted by Pacific breezes, produces a Pinot Noir of remarkable definition and complexity: bright fruit, earthy spice, mineral precision, and the signature "Santa Maria spice" that sets this appellation apart. The 2023 vintage is a benchmark expression — balanced, detailed, and exceptional value for the quality in the glass.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023
- James Suckling — 93 pts: "Hibiscus and herbal aromas mark this detailed Pinot Noir, following through to a palate of definition, length and mineral bones that frame cranberries, pomegranate, red cherries and their pits. Rose hips rise through the finish, a zip of orange zest on top."
- Jeb Dunnuck — 90 pts: "Framboise, Bing cherries, sappy underbrush, and floral notes that develop nicely with air. Medium-bodied, balanced, with good depth of fruit and a complex, satisfying style that would best many a great Village-level red Burgundy."
- Wine Enthusiast — 90 pts: "Rustic aromas of tart cranberry, oregano and thyme. The palate pairs red fruit with sage-like spices and dusty soil tones."
- Vinous — 90 pts: "Bright, rich and forward with spice tones and dark red cherry fruit forming the core. There's real character and Santa Maria Valley identity here."
Winemaker Notes
Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard 2023 750ml
100% destemmed and aged seven months in 18% new French oak barrels. Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir is a quintessential expression of the Santa Maria Valley — old vines, cool climate, and a winemaking philosophy that lets the vineyard speak. The result is a wine of genuine depth and Santa Maria identity at an exceptional price point.
Vineyard & Provenance
- Grape: Pinot Noir
- Appellation: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
- Producer: Cambria Estate Winery
- Vintage: 2023
- Vine Age: Planted 1970s
- Aging: 7 months, 18% new French oak
- Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
Incredibly versatile — exceptional with roast chicken with herbs, grilled salmon, duck confit, mushroom pizza, Gruyère, and charcuterie boards.
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