2018 Rosemary’s Pinot Noir
2018
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounding Rosemary Talley’s home, Rosemary’s Vineyard is the coolest site at Talley Vineyards, has distinctive chalky shale soils and produces Pinot Noir marked by refreshing acidity. This vineyard produces Talley Vineyards most age worthy and highly regarded wines.
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Vintage
2018
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Arroyo Grande Valley
Vineyard Designation
Rosemary's Vineyard
Harvest Date
August 30 - September 6, 2018, hand harvested
Aging
15 months in 35% New French Oak
Fermentation
Native yeast in 1.5 ton fermenters, punched down by hand. 100% destemmed
Bottling Date
January 31, 2020
Alcohol %
13.8
Tasting Notes
Our premier Pinot Noir from Rosemary's Vineyard opens with aromas of blackberry, pencil shavings, granite and cranberry. Flavors of black cherry, sarsaparilla, bramble, lead and dried apricot unfold into a dark elegant finish on this complex beauty.
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