Talley Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Talley
Label Name:
 
Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Arroyo Grande Valley, San Luis Obispo Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.4%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96 points; Jeb Dunnuck 95 points

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and dark berries (raspberry, black cherry, boysenberry), floral and spice notes (lavender, cedar, baking spice), graphite/mineral undertones, bright acidity, silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, coq au vin. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, Peking duck, char siu, mushroom ramen, grilled shiitake with soy.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; destemmed and fermented in small open-top bins (native yeasts); aged ~15 months in French oak (≈35% new); bottled without fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Talley Vineyards family estate; Rosemary’s Vineyard planted 1987, the coolest Talley site on the Arroyo Grande Valley; SIP-certified sustainable, famous single-vineyard bottling.