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Highland Estates Camelot Highlands Chardonnaytext
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Highland Estates Camelot Highlands Chardonnay 2004

Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United StatesAnother first rate release from KJ's Highland Estate series the Camelot Highlands Chardonnay 2004 from Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County. Stunningly rich and sophisticated, it's 100 percent barrel fermented but by using only 35 per cent new French oak it has both power and elegance wrapped about a tropical fruit tour de force of pineapple, mango, baked apple pie and spicy vanilla. This is the full meal deal without being over the top. One of the best California chardonnay in the market at a highly attractive price. Think crab cakes with a sweet cherry tomato and corn relish.Tasted: 07 August 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$48.95750mlspecialty listing
AB$36.00750mlfine wine boutiques
Producer: Kendall-Jackson (Jackson Family Wines)Distributors: Summit Fine Wines
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 293027UPC: 081584002734