
2021 Rincon Chardonnay
Single Vineyard Wine
The Chardonnay grapes from Rincon mark the very beginning of the Talley Vineyards story. They serve as the prologue, more accurately, as these grapes were the first ones planted by Don Talley when the dream of making world-class wine was just a gleam in his eye. Like any family story, there were many failures and successes in those early days.
Our 2021 Rincon Chardonnay is the culmination of those lessons learned, presenting a complex combination of comfort and conflict. Its distinct minerality shines through with iron notes, which are softened by the citrus and toffee finish. Don would be proud.
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Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Arroyo Grande Valley
Vineyard Designation
Rincon Vineyard
Harvest Date
Hand harvested, September 9 – 25, 2020
Aging
16 months sur lie in 30% new French oak and puncheon barrels
Bottling Date
February, 2021
Alcohol %
14
Tasting Notes
Aromas of lemon meringue, fresh rain on dry cement, French bread and lilies unfold into flavors of green apple, marzipan, caramel, lemon and peach with a bright and juicy finish.
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