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2007 Talley Rincon Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley Chardonnay
One 750ml bottle
The 2007 year began with an exceptionally cold winter which prolonged dormancy. Bud break was very even and the remainder of the year hosted mild temperatures with one unusual heat spike in September. The harvest was very small in the Rincon Vineyard, yet the quality of the fruit was exceptional with concentrated, intense flavors.
This Chardonnay is classically styled with complex aromas of hazelnut, lemon meringue and refreshing notes of wet stone. On the palate, this opulent wine has citrus and creamy custard flavors balanced by bright minerality. The finish is long, dry and lifted by clean acidity.
Hazelnut, lemon meringue, refreshing wet stone
- Varietal:
- 100% Chardonnay
- Appellation:
- United States | California | San Luis Obispo County | Arroyo Grande Valley
- Delicious with:
- Seafood (halibut), flavorful poultry dishes (grilled chicken)
- Cases Produced:
- 534
- Alcohol Content:
- 14.4%
Winemaker Notes
• Produced entirely from the oldest section of the East Rincon Vineyard
• Hand-harvested October 2 to 5, 2007
• The yield was less than 1 ton per acre
• 100% barrel fermented with native yeasts
• Aged sur lie 18 months in French oak barrel
• 30% new barrels from the forests of Allier and Vosges
• Bottled April 7, 2009 without filtration
About Talley Vineyards
Talley Vineyards makes distinctive, handcrafted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines that reflect the unique character of each of their vineyards in the Arroyo Grande and Edna Valleys on California's South Central Coast. Read More
