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Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands

2012 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Kendall-Jackson Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands is a captivating 2012 Chardonnay that beautifully showcases the terroir of Santa Maria Valley. With its radiant pale straw color, this wine invites you in with charming aromas of ripe pear, green apple, and subtle citrus notes, interwoven with hints of vanilla and toasty oak. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of bright acidity and smooth texture, making each sip a delightful experience. The fruit intensity is pronounced, offering a refreshing and mouthwatering profile that lingers gracefully. This Chardonnay is undeniably well-structured, presenting a luxurious fullness that complements its crisp and clean finish, making it a perfect companion for a variety of culinary delights.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

Tropical Fruit

Tropical Fruit

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Shrimp, Poached Fish, 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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