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When Rosemary Talley stepped into the family business as a clerical worker at Talley Farms, there were not a lot of women working in agriculture. She quickly worked her way up to the produce sales manager and gained a reputation for her grace and sophistication but with some tenacious negotiation skills, which set her apart in the rough-and-tumble world of farming.
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. The 2022 vintage is energetic with mouthwatering acidity that delivers notes of citrus, dried coconut and white peaches.
The 2022 Chardonnay Rosemary's Vineyard is another Arroyo Grande release that saw 14 months in 30% new French oak. It's a slightly more savory, masculine styled effort that has both citrus and stone fruits, lots of crushed stone minerality, honeyed white flowers, blanched almonds, and subtle spicy oak aromas and flavors. It has rock-solid concentration, bright yet integrated acidity, and a gorgeous finish. It's up with the finest Chardonnay in the vintage.
96 Points Jeb Dunnuck
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Rosemary's Vineyard is named after the matriarch of the Talley Family, Rosemary Talley. This vineyard surrounds her house and is one of very few vineyards in California that actually has an ocean view. This is the coolest site that we farm and lends itself to making truly world-class wines.
Rosemary's Vineyard, planted in 1987 by Don Talley, began with Block 7, featuring the Wadenswil clone Pinot Noir on its own roots, a rarity in modern viticulture. Most vineyards today use phylloxera- resistant rootstock due to the devastating impact of the phylloxera pest. However, the original planting of own-rooted vines at Rosemary's Vineyard has led to unique, high-quality expressions of Pinot Noir that are increasingly hard to find.
The 2022 Pinot Noir Rosemary's Vineyard is the most mineral-laced and savory, with savory raspberries, dried strawberries, crushed stone, and floral, spicy aromas and flavors. Brought up in 39% new barrels, it's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, graceful texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It will benefit from just a year in bottle and drink beautifully for a decade.
96 Points Jeb Dunnuck
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