90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. This Estate Pinot Noir is the quintessential expression of Talley vineyards. Aged for 13 months in 30% new French oak barrels it represents the cool climate and hillside topography of the San Luis Obispo Coast's Arroyo Grande Valley. Aromas of rich raspberry, clove, strawberry cream, and candle wax unfold into flavours of bright cherry, sandalwood, pomegranate, and thyme that finishes with a juicy, bright, and stunning length.

Winemakers Tasting Notes

Aromas of rich raspberry, clove, strawberry cream, and candle wax unfold into flavours of bright cherry, sandalwood, pomegranate, and thyme that finishes with a juicy, bright, and stunning length.

Wine Press

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

"Tart pomegranate, eucalyptus and bay-leaf aromas make for a dynamic nose on this bottling. There's a touch of grip to the palate, where cranberry and orange-rind flavours get lifted by peppery spices."

About the Producer

The goal at Talley Vineyards is to produce estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that best reflect the unique characteristics of each of the Talley familys five San Luis Obispo County vineyards. Talley is located in the Arroyo Grande Valley on Californias South Central Coast, eight miles from the Pacific Ocean. The Talley family has owned the land for three generations with a focus on vegetables until the first grapes were planted on the property in 1986, which the land was well equipped for, given its rolling hills and breezy climate. Brian Talley started his work on the family vegetable farm at the age of 12, and he now runs the vineyard program which is about 36,000 cases today. Of special note is the Rosemarys Vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, named after Brians mother and the estate matriarch. All wines produced under the Talley label are grown, produced, and bottled by Talley.