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Talbott Vineyards Sleepy Hollow Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2021
Talbott Vineyards Sleepy Hollow Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2021
- Grapes Chardonnay 100%
- Country USA
- Region California Santa Lucia Highlands
- Abv 14 %
- Dry/Sweet value: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 1.3
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: No/No
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker: David Coventry
- Closure Screwcap
- A bright, elegant Chardonnay, with aromas of Pink Lady apple, juicy pineapple, pear, and caramelized brown sugar. Unctuous and opulent on the palate, with refreshing acidity offering a beautiful balance to the ripe tropical fruit.
The Chardonnay grapes were whole cluster pressed, cold settled and then barrel fermented with selected yeasts in 100% French oak. The wine was matured for 10 months in French oak barrels, of which 40% were new.
A bright, elegant Chardonnay, with aromas of Pink Lady apple, juicy pineapple, pear and caramelised brown sugar. Unctuous and opulent on the palate, with refreshing acidity offering beautiful balance to the ripe tropical fruit.
Country | United States |
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Vintage | 2021 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | Talbott Vineyards is defined by its iconic Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, where the conditions are ideal for exceptional, cool-climate Chardonnay. Located in the northern area of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA in the Monterey County, it has been designated one of California’s Grand Cru vineyards by Wine Enthusiast in 2016, for its ability to produce exceptional wines year after year. The vines were first planted in 1972 at an elevation of 168 metres and cover 228 hectares. Due to the proximity of the Pacific Ocean and the east-to-northeasterly exposure, cooling fog and frequent ocean breezes temper the |