Talley Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Talley
Label Name:
 
Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Arroyo Grande Valley, Central Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96; Jeb Dunnuck 96+; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; Burghound 93; Wine & Spirits 93 — highly rated with notable aging potential

Tasting Note
Bright red and dark cherry, black raspberry, lavender and cola aromas with sage and mineral undertones. Juicy cherry, boysenberry and roasted blackberry flavors, framed by spicy oak, silky tannins, lively acidity and a very long, floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), teriyaki salmon, shiitake mushroom stir-fry.

Production Method
Destemmed fruit; small open-top fermentations (often native yeasts); aged 16–19 months in French oak (c.35–56% new); typically bottled unfined or unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Talley Vineyards farms Rosemary's Vineyard, the coolest estate site overlooking the Pacific. Chalky/shaly loam soils and cool coastal influence yield high-acidity, ageworthy Pinot Noir; farmed sustainably.