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Zoom2008 Talley Rincon Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley Chardonnay
750ml wine bottle
The 2008 growing season began auspiciously with more than 20 inches of rain. Unfortunately, just about all of it fell before March 1. A windy spring with late frost was followed by a heat wave in June. The chardonnay harvest began in the youngest vines the first week of September. Chardonnay yields were small, yet the flavors were very concentrated.
The 2008 Rincon Vineyard Chardonnay features complex aromas of lemon peel, fresh coconut, and minerals with hints of anise. It displays excellent weight on the palate with distinct flavors of citrus and creamy custard that are balanced by a bright acidity.
Citrus and creamy custard, lemon peel, fresh coconut
- Varietal:
- 100% Chardonnay
- Appellation:
- United States | California | San Luis Obispo County | Arroyo Grande Valley
- Delicious with:
- Rich seafood like scallops or lobster as well as with grilled chicken.
- Alcohol Content:
- 14.5%
Winemaker Notes
• Produced entirely from chardonnay grapes grown in the East Rincon Vineyard
• Hand harvested September 26 & 27, 2008
• The yield was 2.43 tons per acre
• 100% barrel fermented with native yeast
• Aged sur lie 18 months in French oak
• 30% new barrels, from the forests of Allier and Vosges
• Bottled May 1, 2010 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
