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17½/20
Highland Estates Camelot Highlands Chardonnay 2007
Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, United StatesCamelot Highlands is all Block M, a 100-per cent clone four chardonnay plantation on the Santa Maria Bench. The nose is a sensational mix of oatmeal, subtle oak and vanilla with bits of spicy butter and mineral orange flecks. The palate is a creamy mix of pineapple, papaya, citrusy lime notes along with a spicy, creamy caramel/crème brûlée finish. Perhaps the best finesse yet with only 55 per cent new French oak in the barrel ferment. A team effort from the nursery to the vineyard to the barrel making and it is all coming together in the wine. A first class chardonnay that over delivers for the price.Tasted: 04 January 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $45.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Summit Fine Wines |
| AB | $45.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
| ON | $37.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
| QC | $35.00 | 750ml | |
| US | $30.00 | 750ml | srp |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 293027UPC: 081584002734
