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Tepusquet

2009 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Gris

The 2009 Cambria Tepusquet, a delightful Pinot Gris from the renowned Santa Maria Valley, showcases a radiant white hue that captures the eye. This wine offers a medium-bodied experience, striking a harmonious balance between its refreshing acidity and expressive fruitiness. On the palate, it reveals enticing notes of pear and green apple, complemented by hints of floral undertones that add complexity and charm. The wine is dry, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes. With its lively profile and elegant finish, the Cambria Tepusquet stands as a testament to the exceptional terroir of the Santa Maria Valley, promising a delightful tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Pear

Pear

Lemon

Lemon

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Santa Maria Valley

One hundred forty miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Maria Valley is one of California's finest wine regions. Sun-baked and dry, yet river-fed and cooled by Pacific Ocean airflow, the wide east-west valley produces some of North America's most impeccably balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With its long growing season, grapes ripen slowly here, developing layers of flavor and fragrance. Moving inland, the extra warmth allows Bordeaux, Rhône, and Piedmont grape varieties to ripen entirely, producing richly seductive wines. Santa Maria Valley is California's second-oldest AVA, straddling both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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