{"product_id":"talley-vineyards-estate-rosemarys-vineyard-chardonnay-2023-arroyo-grande-valley-central-coast-california-jd-96-dm-95-vm-95-js-94-wa-92-copy","title":"Talley Vineyards Estate \"Rosemary's Vineyard\" Chardonnay 2023 (Arroyo Grande Valley, Central Coast, California) - [VM 96] [JD 96] [DM 95] [WA 95] [WE 94] [WS 93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTalley Vineyards is located in the San Luis Obispo Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) which is recognized as the coolest AVA in the state of California due to its direct proximity to the cold Pacific Ocean.  Within the San Luis Obispo Coast, there are two smaller AVAs, the Arroyo Grande Valley and the Edna Valley, and the winery owns vineyards and farms in both valleys.  The cool climate of the area, coupled with calcareous clay and shaly loam soils, makes it ideally suited to grow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Talley Vineyards’ specialties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Talley Vineyards began when Brian Talley's grandfather, Oliver Talley, began growing specialty vegetables in the Arroyo Grande Valley in 1948. In 1982, his son Don Talley, planted wine grapes on a rolling hillside parcel unsuitable for vegetable farming. Four years later, in 1986, he and his wife Rosemary founded Talley Vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounding Rosemary Talley’s home, Rosemary’s Vineyard is the coolest site at Talley Vineyards. It has distinctive chalky shale soils and produces Pinot Noir marked by refreshing acidity. Just like the wine’s namesake, Rosemary’s Chardonnay makes a statement even in its softness. The sophistication and elegance of this wine come with a backbone that provides amazing structure and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of lemon, oyster shell and graham cracker lead to flavors of lemon curd, saline, apple and pine. The laser like finish displays subtle complexity and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol Percentage:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePh:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottling Date:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJanuary 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVineyards:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRosemary's Vineyard, soil type: Lopez very shaly loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification: \u003c\/strong\u003eRosemary's Chardonnay is barrel fermented with native yeast, then aged 14 months, sur lie in 25% new French oak barrique and puncheon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay Rosemary's Vineyard begins with a flicker of flinty reduction before delving deeply into layers of lemon oil, mint, lime zest, green apple and chalk. Mineral-driven and very cool-climate in feel, it pulses with energy. Site expression is front and center here, amplified by an extra measure of tension and drive that elevates the Rosemary's above the rest of the range. This is a strikingly complete Chardonnay from Brian Talley. Bravo. (Drink between 2025-2035)\" - Billy Norris (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay Rosemary's Vineyard reveals a medium gold hue and a stunning nose of stone fruits, ripe melon, spicy wood, and salty minerality. Aged sur lie for 14 months, it's balanced and medium-bodied, with a juicy, lively mouthfeel and a great finish. This is another truly brilliant Chardonnay from this estate that you could put in a blind lineup of top White Burgundies. Drink 2025-2035.\" (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gorgeous Chardonnay comes from the hands of winemaker Eric Johnson at Talley Vineyards on the San Luis Obispo Coast. This bottling from Rosemary's is the coolest site on the cooler than you'd expect Talley estate. Beautiful and full aromatics of clover honey, candied ginger, rich, ripe pineapple, and a sweet white gardenia floral tone. The palate nails texture, as a creamy lemon curd flavour segues into juicy ripe mangoes, perfectly ripe Meyer lemon pulp and an undeniable coastal salinity that soars at the finish.\" - Clive Pursehouse (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The most dynamic and multifaceted Chardonnay from Talley is the 2023 Chardonnay Rosemary's Vineyard, which derives from vines planted in 1988 and 1998 on shale and loam soils. Fennel, flint, hazelnut and crushed stone aromas gradually build in intensity on the nose, followed by a palate that combines nimble energy with punchy textural breadth, a tensile core and exceptional finesse. It concludes with a weightless, deep, rich finish while sacrificing no verve, clarity or dimension. This functions like an amalgam of the other Chardonnays in the range, and it should develop beautifully into its second decade.\" - Matthew Luczy (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sea breezes blow through the nose of this single-vineyard expression from a famous site, as do aromas of white melon and gardenia. There's a leathery texture to the palate, where toasted almond and Meyer lemon peel flavors work in harmony.\" - Matt Kettmann (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A stylish white, showing a beautiful floral note up front, plus jasmine and lemon blossoms. Offers a vivid, mouthwatering and intense core of lemon zest, with hints of beeswax and Asian pear. Freshly grated ginger and Himalayan sea salt leave an impression on the finish. Drink now. 581 cases made.\" - MW (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MONTEREY BAY WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52832211337581,"sku":null,"price":69.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Rchardup.png?v=1765805856","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/talley-vineyards-estate-rosemarys-vineyard-chardonnay-2023-arroyo-grande-valley-central-coast-california-jd-96-dm-95-vm-95-js-94-wa-92-copy","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}