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Talley Vineyards

  1999 Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Varietal/Style: Pinot Noir
Origin:
Arroyo Grande Valley
Vintage:
1999
Winemaker: Steve Rasmussen
Rating: 15/20
Retail Price: $60

Tasting Notes: If California followed the French classification system, this wine would undoubtedly earn First Growth status. Its flavors and aromas already come on with full force and with a few years bottle aging, this adolescent should evolve into a complete knockout. Fruit-forward, yet perfectly balanced, it lingers long with a tangy finish. Enthusiasts of the French style may find the liberal use of oak objectionable, but no one can deny the pleasures of vanilla and cinnamon that oak accentuates. (Date tasted 07/09/01)

Profile: As second- and third-generation Central Coast farmers, members of the Talley family subscribe to the philosophy that great wine begins in the vineyard. Comprising three unique vineyards in the Arroyo Grande and Edna valleys, the winery specializes in the Burgundian varietals, but also grows small amounts of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, and Melon. In an attempt to showcase their distinctive terroir, the Talleys have adopted Burgundian winemaking techniques and practice policies of using native yeast as well as limiting new oak.

Address:
Address: 3031 Lopez Dr.
City: Arroyo Grande, CA
Phone: 805-489-0446
Web site: www.talleyvineyards.com
E-mail: info@talleyvineyards.com


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