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Camelot Highlands

2023 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Kendall Jackson Camelot Highlands Chardonnay 2023 from the Santa Maria Valley is a captivating white wine that promises to thrill your senses. Enthusiasts will be delighted by its full-bodied richness, which is gracefully complemented by a lively and refreshing acidity. This Chardonnay exhibits a remarkable balance and finesse, offering layers of luscious tropical fruits, ripe apple, and pear, all underscored by hints of buttery oak and vanilla. Its fruit intensity is prominent, making each sip a burst of vibrant flavor. Known for the region's cool climate, the Santa Maria Valley imparts this wine with a distinctive minerality and elegance, earning it acclaim among both casual drinkers and connoisseurs. With its impeccable craftsmanship and food-friendly nature, this wine stands as a testament to the superb winegrowing conditions of California’s renowned Santa Maria Valley.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Green Apple

Green Apple

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood Salad, Seafood, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Central Coast
Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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