2022 Talley - Pinot Noir Rosemary's Vineyard (750ml) Arroyo Grande Valley
2022 Talley Pinot Noir – Rosemary's Vineyard, Arroyo Grande Valley
From one of the Central Coast’s most respected Pinot Noir sites, this 2022 Rosemary’s Vineyard bottling captures the cool, elevated terroir seven miles from the Pacific. Rosemary’s sits on the highest ground of the Talley estate, where shaly loam soils and thick-skinned fruit yield a wine with structure that speaks to its hillside origin. Sustainably farmed and hand harvested at night, the grapes are brought to life with a gentle, native-yeast fermentation in open-top tanks, where regular hand punch downs ensure the vineyard’s character shines through in the finished wine.
Winemaking & Oak
- Sustainably farmed fruit harvested by hand at night
- Fermented with native yeast in open-top tanks, with steady punch downs
- Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 39% new
Tasting Notes
- Aromas: blackberry, cranberry, pencil shavings, and crushed granite
- Palate: black cherry and dried strawberry with baking spice and savory black tea nuances
- Finish: ripe tannins balanced by bright acidity, yielding a long, structured finale
Why this wine stands out
Rosemary’s Vineyard is renowned for its cool-climate influence and high-altitude vigor, delivering a Pinot Noir with refined tannic grip and a vibrant energy that remains distinctly site-driven. The vineyard’s microclimate and soils contribute a nuanced backbone that supports a complex aromatic profile and a memorable finish—attributes that set this bottling apart from broader regionals.
Food Pairings
Its savory profile and bright acidity make it an ideal companion for herb-crusted pork loin, wild mushroom tart, or grilled salmon—each pairing enhancing the wine’s mineral notes and nuanced spice.