Talley Vineyards - Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande Valley 2021
Price: $34.99
| Producer | Talley Vineyards |
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| Country | California |
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| Region | Central Coast |
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| Subregion | Arroyo Grande Valley |
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| Varietal | PINOT NOIR |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 34608 |
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Talley Vineyards Description
For three generations the Talley family has farmed in Coastal San Luis Obispo County, a tradition that began in 1948 when Oliver Talley founded Talley Farms and started growing vegetables in the Arroyo Grande Valley. After witnessing the success of winegrowing in the neighboring Edna Valley, Oliver's son, Don Talley, became convinced of the potential for growing high-quality wine grapes on the steep hillsides above Talley Farms. He planted a small test plot in 1982 on the west hillside of the Rincon Vineyard. In 1986 Don made 450 cases of wine, which sold out very quickly. Production increased over the next five years, until 1991, when a new winery was built at the foot of their Rincon Vineyard. Today, Don and Rosemary Talley's son, Brian Talley, runs the business after developing a passion for wine when he worked in a wine shop while attending UC Berkely.
The Talley family has a commitment to high quality and long-term sustainability which are the two principles that guide Talley Vineyards' farming decisions. Their vineyards are SIP Certified (Sustainability in Practice) by the Central Coast Vineyard Team. Biologically based farming techniques and integrated pest management practices are employed throughout the vineyards. To improve soil conditions, prevent erosion and provide fertility, cover crops are maintained in all vineyard blocks. No herbicides are used.
Aromas of rich raspberry, clove, strawberry cream, and candle wax unfold into flavors of bright cherry, sandlewood, pomegranate, and thyme that finishes with a juicy, bright, and stunning length.
Jeb Dunnuck: 90 Points
I loved the 2021 Pinot Noir Estate, a rounded, medium-bodied, complex effort that has assorted sweet cherry and raspberry fruit, some spicy, herbal nuances, ripe tannins, and a lengthy finish.
