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  "The 2007 vintage displays bright citrus blossoms and pink grapefruit in the nose. On the palate, rich tangerine, lemon-lime, and subtle peach flavors complement a nicely textured mid-palate. A crisp and lingering finish ends with well-balanced citrus and
vanilla flavors”"Denise Shurtleff, Winemaker Coming Soon The family-owned Cambria estate sits atop the Santa Maria Bench in northern Santa Barbara County. This area was originally known as “tepuztli” by the native Chumash Indians meaning “copper coin.” Later, Spanish settlers translated the word as Tepusquet. Part of an 1838 Mexican land grant, “Rancho Tepusquet” was home to cattle and row crops throughout the 1800s. Vines were planted over 150 years ago when the original settlers, the Olivera family, planted the Mission grape variety which was introduced to California by the Franciscan Friars. Barbara Banke, Cambria’s proprietor, named one of the estate vineyards “Tepusquet” to honor the area’s rich history. The current Cambria Tepusquet Vineyard is located at the eastern-most portion of the estate on a downward slope which shelters the vines from Santa Maria’s infamously strong winds. The soil, once a prehistoric river bed, is sandy, porous and exceptionally well-draining—resulting in fruit with dense, concentrated flavors. The Pacific Ocean, located 17 miles to the west, fosters a cool marine layer which helps the fruit to develop optimal acid balance and varietal characteristics. As with all fruit from Cambria’s vineyards, the 2007 Viognier was hand harvested at the peak of flavor development. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed, a gentle technique which avoids tearing the skin of the grape, often a source of harsh flavors and tannins. After crush, 100% of the juice was barrel fermented in one- and two-year-old French oak. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was allowed to age on the lees for a period of five months. During aging, the wine was stirred one to two times per week for five months—a process which enhances both body and texture.
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