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Tantalize Your Senses At Talley Vineyards

July 25, 2013 by Deborah Mines Leave a Comment

 

Coastal fog envelopes Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande
Coastal fog envelopes Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande                                                                                                                                      Photo courtesy of Talley Vineyards

I have to admit, Arroyo Grande in the Central Coast near San Luis Obispo, produces some mighty fine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  The close proximity of the ocean brings the fog inland enough to cool the vines making it an ideal climate for these two varietals.

El Rincon Adobe was one of the original homes on the Rancho Santa Manuella homestead int he 1860's.
El Rincon Adobe was one of the original homes on the Rancho Santa Manuella homestead in the 1860’s.                                                                        Photo courtesy of Talley Vineyards

The Talley family bought the  fertile Arroyo Grande farmland in 1974, which included the El Rincon Adobe pictured above.  The adobe was built by Ramon Branch, one of the original settlers in the valley in the 1860’s.

The renovated El Rincon served as the tasting room until 2002. Photo courtesy of Talley Vineyards
El Rincon  – Original Tasting room until 2002                  Photo courtesy of Talley Vineyards

El Rincon was renovated in 1998 and served as the estate wine tasting room for Talley Vineyards until completion of the new tasting room in 2002.

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An inspiration to the Talley family, El RIncon adobe graces every wine bottle as the Talley Vineyards logo.

Talley Vineyards‘ wine tasting menu is extensive and Chardonnay lovers have five Chardonnay to taste.  While all are aged in new oak, none are overpowered by the oak and all exude bright acidity on the finish.  My favorite, the 2011 RIncon VIneyard Chardonnay is lively with aromas of fresh citrus and melon.

Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande
Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande                             Photo courtesy of Talley Vineyards

I was drawn to the 2011 Talley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir just by the tasting menu description —  a medium-bodied wine with a bouquet of raspberry, cherry, rose petal and cola.  And, the 2010 Bishop’s Peak Rincon Syrah has spicy sweet aromas of cranberry,  licorice, clove and white pepper.  Could almost inhale this one all day long!

New tasting room at Talley Vineyards
New tasting room at Talley Vineyards

The 2011 Bishop’s Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec is exquisite.  These particular grape varietals hail from Paso Robles where the temperature swings are intense ~ a deep garnet color and vibrant aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, pepper and eucalyptus.

Talley Vineyards is a definite must when visiting San Luis Obispo Wine Country.  The grounds are beautifully manicured and perfect for a picnic with a bottle of Chardonnay!    www.talleyvineyards.com

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: California Wine Trail Tagged With: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Wine Tasting

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