Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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Butter-poached lobster, roasted chicken with cream sauce, creamy mushroom risotto
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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.
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Founded in 1982 by Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson is a pioneering, family-owned winery headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, that forever changed the landscape of American viticulture. Renowned for introducing the iconic Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, the estate focuses on cool, coastal California vineyards, employing meticulous blending techniques to achieve unmatched consistency and flavor depth. Today, the Jackson family continues to champion sustainable farming practices across their estate vineyards, producing acclaimed expressions ranging from the rich Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon to elegant Pinot Noirs. Located at 5007 Fulton Rd, 95403 Santa Rosa, California, United States, the winery remains a benchmark of quality and innovation, with more information available at https://www.kj.com.