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2003 Talley Rincon Vineyard Pinot Noir

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June 5, 2022 - $32

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RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

...impressively pure, deep, floral, sweet cherry and raspberry notes. Velvety-textured and seamless, it offers a beautiful display of fruit with subtle wood, decent acidity, and a long, 40-second finish.

92Wine Spectator

A complex bouquet of wilted flavors, earthy berry and spicy nutmeg scents unfolds gracefully on the palate, offering glimpses of herb, tea and cherry cola. Impressive for its range of flavors and depth and concentration.

90Stephen Tanzer

Rather wild aromas of blueberry, blackberry, plum, cola, brown spices and meat. Sweet, dense and lush, with roasted dark raspberry and spiceflavors. Finishes with dusty tannins and chocolatey ripeness.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Arroyo Grande Valley

Arroyo Grande Valley AVA is a 42,880-acre appellation within the Central Coast AVA. The appellation surrounds the town of Arroyo Grande, and is located southwest of San Luis Obispo. Located within four miles of the Pacific Ocean, the 16-mile long valley includes several microclimates, such a cooler lower one on the west end, where Pinot Noir is grown, and a higher, hotter microclimate inland, where Zinfandel thrives. Arroyo Grande was officially recognized as an AVA in 1990. Many grapes are grown here, including Grenache, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Tempranillo. Like most of the Central Coast, this AVA has a long tradition of farming. Most of the ever-growing number of wineries here have sprung up in the last 30 years and they tend to focus on Rhone varietals.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.