The signature white wine of Talley Vineyards, the Estate Chardonnay, represents a pure expression of the calcareous soils and cool maritime climate of Arroyo Grande and Edna valleys, produced in a classic old world style, incorporating barrel fermentation and aging. This bottling dates to the inaugural vintage of 1986 and was the first Chardonnay produced in the Arroyo Grande Valley.
Aged for 11 months in 20% new French oak barrels, aromas of Asian pear, peach nectar, lemon rind, citrus blossom with flavors of Golden Delicious apple, crushed rocks, pear, flint, caramel with a refreshingly complex finish.
ANTONIO GALLONI 92 POINTS - "The 2022 Chardonnay Estate is a total knockout. Bold, punchy and immediate, the 2022 is absolutely irresistible. A rush of ripe apricot, pear, white flowers, spice and chamomile makes a strong first impression. Creamy and layered, with striking persistence, this is a total delight."
JEB DUNNUCK 91 POINTS - "The 2022 Chardonnay Estate is a much more serious Chardonnay, offering stone fruits, honeyed flowers, and spicy wood notes in a medium-bodied, focused, nicely concentrated style. A blend of multiple sites (Oliver’s, Rosemary’s, Rincon, and others), aged in 20% new barrels, it’s going to shine for 4-6 years."
Aged for 11 months in 20% new French oak barrels, aromas of Asian pear, peach nectar, lemon rind, citrus blossom with flavors of Golden Delicious apple, crushed rocks, pear, flint, caramel with a refreshingly complex finish.
ANTONIO GALLONI 92 POINTS - "The 2022 Chardonnay Estate is a total knockout. Bold, punchy and immediate, the 2022 is absolutely irresistible. A rush of ripe apricot, pear, white flowers, spice and chamomile makes a strong first impression. Creamy and layered, with striking persistence, this is a total delight."
JEB DUNNUCK 91 POINTS - "The 2022 Chardonnay Estate is a much more serious Chardonnay, offering stone fruits, honeyed flowers, and spicy wood notes in a medium-bodied, focused, nicely concentrated style. A blend of multiple sites (Oliver’s, Rosemary’s, Rincon, and others), aged in 20% new barrels, it’s going to shine for 4-6 years."
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