92 Points - great buy One of the Central Coast's finest producers of Pinot Noir. 92 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Brilliant ruby-red. Highly fragrant, spice-accented aromas of red and dark berry preserves and floral pastilles; a hint of vanilla emerges with air. Expansive raspberry and cherry-cola flavors are energized and lifted by juicy acidity and a late jolt of white pepper. Packs a solid punch but comes off lithe, finishing with excellent focus, well-knit tannins and strong persistence." Robert Parker writes: "The one superstar for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Edna Valley is Talley Vineyards. Interestingly, they make most of their money growing vegetables rather than grapes. Yet Brian Talley and his team continue to turn out extremely elegant, European styled wines from this micro-climate at the southern end of the Edna Valley, not far from Arroyo Seco." The 2014 vintage of Talley's Estate Pinot Noir is bright crimson in appearance and expressive of the distinctive character of the Arroyo Grande Valley which produces well structured pinot noir. Mineral notes in the aroma are complemented by hints of cranberry chutney and a faint trace of cigar box. On the palate, this elegant and well balanced pinot noir displays notes of bright raspberry and a touch of black pepper. With refreshing acidity and great structure, this wine is ready to enjoy now but will age gracefully over the next decade.
Peter Marks
Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands
Delicious and elegant at the same time. Consistently one of CA best Pinot for the money.
Delicious and elegant at the same time. Consistently one of CA best Pinot for the money.
9.1Juan Pablo Perez
Nariz: frambuesa, cereza, especies Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M.
Nariz: frambuesa, cereza, especies Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M.
9.0Eric Morin
Delicious, light red
Delicious, light red
10Pinotman /// Andreas
Raspberry driven low %. Light, tart, rhubarb? Good acid and well balanced. Not overripe at all I did not find the plum notes described by others. Nice!
Raspberry driven low %. Light, tart, rhubarb? Good acid and well balanced. Not overripe at all I did not find the plum notes described by others. Nice!
8.9Fred Schroeder
Best Pinot
Best Pinot
10Peter Blandino
Another terrific wine from Talley Vineyards!
Another terrific wine from Talley Vineyards!
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.