You can actually keep sunshine in a bottle. In fact, with Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay, it’s what we would describe as ‘refrigerated sunshine’ in a glass.

We had the pleasure of receiving Cambria’s Seacuterie platter featuring Oceanwise seafood as a delightful weekday evening meal. This Cambria Estate Winery experience whisked us away to the coasts of Santa Maria Valley, highlighting the tastes of the seaside vineyard known for its seashell enriched soils and vines kissed by the afternoon sun.

The thoughtfully curated seafood platter provided the perfect pairing for Cambria’s sustainably crafted vintage wines. Our preference for the seafood meal was the Chardonnay — its fruity aromas with notes of white peach, Granny Smith apple, lemon zest, pear, and citrus blossoms made us feel as if we were basking in the heat of the sun with an outdoor picnic.

Included in the scrumptious Oceanwise Seacuterie platter we had Seared Oceanwise Ahi Tuna, Prawns with House Made Cocktail Sauce, Crab Claws, Mushroom Duxelles Stuffed Scallops, Maple Bourbon Salmon Bites, Stuffed Inari topped with Crab Salad, and White Fish Ceviches with Nori Crisps. We have to say our favourite from the platter were the stuffed scallops and the salmon bites — the concentrated flavours were oh so delicious!

For those who prefer red wine, Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir embodies an authentic sense of place with a classic and refined profile, but with a twist. On the nose, you will catch scents of bright red fruit such as pomegranate, dried cranberries, and tart cherry. I am planning to pair the Pinor Noir with a savoury meat dish for my next dine-in occasion when I have guests over.

Enjoying glasses of wine over a delectable Seacuterie spread was a lovely way to spend a weekday evening. As we sipped on our glasses of Chardonnay, we watched as the sun set over the water and evening settled in. Thanks to Cambria Estate Winery a regular girls night in transformed into a great evening of insightful conversation and fun.