Talley Estates Chardonnay 2009

 The 2009 Estate Chardonnay has slightly reticent aromas of citrus and grilled nuts. The flavors feature layers of lemon, wet stone and spicy green apple with a complex and elegant finish. This well balanced chardonnay pairs nicely with meaty seafood like white sea bass or black cod as well as grilled chicken.

89 Points. Connoisseurs' Guide, Aug 2011. 85% Rincon Vineyard; 15% Rosemary’s Vineyard. Much in the manner of its cellarmates, this solid and still nervy wine is a bit stiff in feel. It displays a good measure of very young, tightly structured fruit and smacks here and there of apples, lemons and toasty spice. It earns recom-mendation by dint of its structure and depth rather than by accessibility and outgoing fruit, but it is a Chardonnay that is built for aging and will certainly improve if given the chance.

88 Points. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, #196. The 2009 Chardonnay Estate comes across as quite delicate and feminine in this vintage. It shows good length if not quite the complexity of the best years and looks to be a relatively early drinker. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014.

91 Points. Wine Enthusiast. 10/1/2011. Shows the complexity of Talley’s single vineyard Chards, with vibrant acidity ac-companying tangerine, orange, lime and mineral flavors, enhanced with sweet smoky oak. Brilliant acidity makes it compelling. — S.H.

91 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar. Bright yellow. Aromas of quince, yellow plum and fresh fig. The palate offers an array of orchard and pit fruit flavors lifted by a zesty note of bitter lemon zest. A spicy quality gains strength with air and carries through the taut, linear finish. This energetic wine has the depth to work with rich foods and the cut to accompany lighter fare.

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