2022 Talley - Chardonnay Rosemary's Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley (750ml)
From the cool Rosemary's Vineyard in the Arroyo Grande Valley, the 2022 Talley Chardonnay captures four generations of family farming and a steadfast commitment to sustainability.
Rosemary's Vineyard sits on the coolest site within Talley’s holdings, with Chardonnay vines planted in 1987 to complement the nearby Pinot Noir. The wine spends fourteen months aging sur lie in French oak, about a third of it new, a purposeful choice to build texture and depth while letting the site's natural intensity shine through.
The 2022 vintage offers citrus and stone fruit aromas layered with crushed stone minerality, honeyed white flowers, and blanched almond, with a whisper of spicy oak.
The palate is concentrated and bright, with integrated acidity carrying through a long finish that lingers with refined energy.
Tasting notes
- Aromas: citrus, stone fruit, crushed stone minerality, honeyed white flowers, blanched almond, and a subtle spice from oak
- Palate: concentrated fruit, bright acidity, and a refined, textural mouthfeel
- Finish: long with a persistent, clean impression
Food pairings
- Grilled swordfish
- Lobster bisque
- Triple crème cheese
Production details: fourteen months sur lie in French oak (~one-third new). Vineyard origin: Rosemary's Vineyard, Arroyo Grande Valley; Chardonnay vines planted in 1987. Producer: Talley Vineyards, a family-owned estate with a long-standing sustainability focus.