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Estates Collection

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Kendall Jackson's Estates Collection Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley captures the graceful elegance and complexity that Chardonnay is renowned for. This wine boasts a full body that wraps around your palate with a luxurious mouthfeel, enticing you with its lush, creamy texture. High acidity brings a delightful brightness and vibrancy, balancing the rich flavors beautifully. You'll find a prominent intensity of ripe stone fruit and tropical notes, nuanced by hints of vanilla and toasted oak from careful barrel aging. This Chardonnay is an exemplary expression of its region, reflecting the cool-climate characteristics and maritime influences of Santa Maria Valley. Additionally, it has garnered praise and awards, further cementing Kendall Jackson's reputation for crafting exceptional, highly-regarded wines.

Tasting notes:


Oak

Oak

Vanilla

Vanilla

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:


Grilled Shrimp, Seafood Salad, Lemon Herb Chicken

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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