Talley Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Talley
Label Name:
 
Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Arroyo Grande Valley AVA, Central Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 96; Vinous 95; Decanter 95; James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92; Wine Spectator 90

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and stone fruit (lemon, lime, white peach) with tropical hints, toasted vanilla, and saline minerality. Creamy, energetic palate with integrated oak, vibrant acidity, and a long, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, seafood risotto, grilled scallops, lobster, creamy pasta. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi (salmon), tempura prawns, Chinese steamed fish with ginger and scallion.

Production Method
Estate-grown fruit; whole-cluster pressed, fermented and aged sur lie in French oak (≈13–14 months; ~30% new), partial malolactic fermentation; sustainable viticulture (SIP).

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Talley Vineyards; Rosemary's Vineyard (planted 1987) is a cool, coastal site renowned for ageworthy Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.