One of California’s Most Iconic Pinot Vineyards. Period.
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Talley Pinot Noir Rosemary's Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley 2023 Link to Purchase Wine: https://www.winex.com/talley-pinot-noir-rosemary-s-vineyard-arroyo-grande-valley-2023.html Link to Glasses: https://www.winex.com/fontaine-premier-universal-wine-glass.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Some vineyards announce themselves the moment you put your nose in the glass. Talley Vineyards is one of those places. Located in the Arroyo Grande Valley, Talley has long been one of the most important sites in California for both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The soils, the climate, the proximity to the ocean, and the sheer generosity of the land combine to create wines that are immediately recognizable and deeply expressive. The Rosemary Vineyard is one of Talley’s crown jewels. Originally planted in 1987, with additional plantings in the mid 1990s, it is a site that consistently delivers Pinot Noir with richness, nuance, and a sense of completeness that few New World vineyards can match. The 2023 vintage is one of the best years for Pinot Noir California has seen in over a decade. Long hang time, perfect ripeness, and exceptional balance across the state. Talley absolutely nailed it. In the glass, this wine is electric. Cherry, orange peel, spice, subtle green stem nuance, and a savory umami character that keeps unfolding with air. There is freshness, but also a full, rounded center that gives the wine presence and generosity. The tannins are seamless. The texture is beautiful. This is the kind of Pinot Noir you can drink all night and never get tired of. It is powerful without heaviness. Complex without being academic. Pure pleasure with serious depth underneath. At the winery, this wine sells for $95. Click through and look at our price. You will be shocked. This is one of the great Pinot Noirs of the vintage from one of California’s most iconic vineyards. If you love Pinot Noir, this belongs in your life.