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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:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Tropical Fruit

Tropical Fruit

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:


Santa Maria Valley

One hundred forty miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Maria Valley is one of California's finest wine regions. Sun-baked and dry, yet river-fed and cooled by Pacific Ocean airflow, the wide east-west valley produces some of North America's most impeccably balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With its long growing season, grapes ripen slowly here, developing layers of flavor and fragrance. Moving inland, the extra warmth allows Bordeaux, Rhône, and Piedmont grape varieties to ripen entirely, producing richly seductive wines. Santa Maria Valley is California's second-oldest AVA, straddling both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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