On my never ending search for great, yet cheap, wines, I ran across a bottle of Camelot Chardonnay. Coming in at about $7 at Harris Teeter (on sale) and with a sorta hokey name, I decided that this wine was worth a try!
Even after I read the back of the bottle, I liked it even more -- "The name Camelot evokes the magical kingdom of King Arthur's Court, where beauty, goodness and harmony prevailed. You discover those same qualities in every bottle ... "
I've never run across a bottle of chardonnay with goodness and harmony! I wonder if that's more on the oaky or the fruity side?? Either way, with this much schmaltz on the back, I HAD to give it a try.
We served the bottle with hoisin shrimp and asian cucumber salad (recipe this Friday), and I've gotta say that I was SHOCKED to find this bottle was REALLY good!
This 2007 California chard has a light mouth feel, with hints of apple and citrus. The 13.5% alcohol isn't apparent, and in no way overwhelmed the light meal we had for dinner. Coming in a such a low price, I'd have no problem with paying double for it.
I have no problem buying this wine again, and I recommend you give it a try too.
Wine Rating:
Score: 4/5
Price: $ (under $10)
Wine Info:
2007 Chardonnay
Camelot Vineyards
425 Aviation Boulevard
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
866-366-4043
http://www.camelotwines.com/
I have been under the impression Camelot chardonnay was made by Kendall Jackson. Is it actually a separate winery?
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