2010 Talley Oliver’s Vineyard Chardonnay
For three generations the Talley family has farmed in the Arroyo Grande Valley, located just south of San Luis Obispo in the heart of California’s South Central Coast wine region. Beginning with the first plantings in 1982 and continuing today, complete control over all phases of winegrowing is the guiding principle: from the planting of vines ideally suited to each vineyard site, to viticulture and winemaking that emphasize long term sustainability, low yields and minimal processing, to the gentle bottling of the finished wine. All wines produced under the Talley Vineyards label are grown, produced and bottled by the Talley family.
Oliver’s Vineyard is a 36-acre vineyard planted to chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and riesling. The first section of the vineyard was planted in 1991 and was named in honor of Talley Farms founder Oliver Talley. The newer section was planted in 2006. This vineyard is characterized by heavier clay soils typical of the Edna Valley. The vines are moderately vigorous and yields average less than three tons per acre in the original 16-acre planting.
Wine Advocate 93 Points Antonio Galloni
Talley’s 2010 Chardonnay Oliver’s Vineyard wraps around the palate with layers of refined, finessed fruit. The Oliver’s impresses primarily for its textural elegance and pure harmony. It isn’t an obvious Chardonnay, but rather a wine built on finesse and the brighter aromas and flavors of the grape. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.
“I tasted a wide range of superb Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs with proprietor Brian Talley and winemaker Eric Johnson. Talley remains one of the great estates in California that has yet to be fully discovered. As a result, prices remain exceedingly fair considering the quality of what goes into the bottle. Stylistically, Talley prefers the more taut, mineral side of Chardonnay, while the Pinots tend to emphasize perfume over sheer size. Native fermentations, little new oak and minimal SO2 are all part of the gentle treatment these wines receive in the cellar. The 2010 harvest was characterized by a long growing season. Budbreak was early and temperatures remained cool throughout most of the year, with the exception of a period of heat in mid-September.”
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