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Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands

2011 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

The Kendall-Jackson Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands Chardonnay from the 2011 vintage is a beautifully crafted white wine hailing from the renowned Santa Maria Valley. It showcases a medium body that creates a pleasing and harmonious mouthfeel. This Chardonnay features a high acidity, offering a refreshing brightness that balances its fruit-forward character. Expect prominent notes of tropical fruits, such as pineapple and mango, layered with subtle hints of vanilla and toast from careful oak aging. The wine is bone dry, allowing its vibrant flavors to shine without any cloying sweetness. With only a touch of delicate tannins, this Chardonnay provides an elegant finish, making it an excellent companion for seafood dishes or creamy pasta.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Toast

Toast

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:


Poached Fish, Grilled Shrimp, 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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