Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Butter-poached lobster, roasted chicken with cream sauce, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands Chardonnay is a masterclass in cool-climate, old-vine viticulture from the Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County. Planted in 1974 on a windswept benchland, the Camelot Highlands vineyard features own-rooted, heritage Wente clone Chardonnay vines. These ancient vines dig deep into well-drained, prehistoric marine soils, braving the persistent morning fog and chilly Pacific breezes that define this unique AVA. This extreme maritime climate slows ripening, allowing the grapes to develop intense, concentrated flavors of tropical fruit and toasted brioche while preserving a spine of vibrant, natural acidity. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels with regular lees stirring, this artisanal estate bottling represents the pinnacle of Kendall-Jackson's single-vineyard program, showcasing a luxurious, velvety texture balanced by remarkable mineral precision.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1982 by visionary entrepreneur Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson emerged as a cornerstone of modern American winemaking with the debut of its iconic 1982 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay. Headquartered in Santa Rosa within Sonoma County, the family-owned estate champions cool-climate, coastal vineyard sites across California's premier winegrowing regions. Guided by an uncompromising dedication to sustainable farming, artisanal small-batch fermentation, and tailored French and American oak aging, the winery captures rich complexity and approachable elegance. Beyond its world-famous Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson produces highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and terroir-expressive Grand Reserve collections that highlight the diversity of California's coastal terroir.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.0% - 14.5%