White

Chardonnay

Talley

Edna Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Edna Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Edna Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled fish · roast chicken · mild cheeses · pasta with creamy sauces

Rated vintages

  • 201390 pts

    In addition to the fig and yellow apple aromas, there's noticeable tropicality on the nose of this wine, but it tightens around tart Meyer lemon pith and crushed ants. Ripe lemons also power the sharp and pithy palate, which offers a shred of roasted almonds and marzipan.

  • 201291 pts

    A sharp brine character gets warmer boosts from underlying pear, nectarine and buttered sourdough aromas. Flavors are light and bright at first, with sandy clay, vanilla cookie and custard strudel emerging on the midpalate and a line of acidity down through the finish.

  • 200891 pts

    A really nice, elegant Chardonnay at a good price. The wine is dry and lightly oaked, showing rich pineapple, peach, vanilla and buttered toast flavors enhanced with crisp acidity. Only 731 cases were produced of this lovely, food-friendly wine.

  • 200688 pts

    Shows that distinctive Edna Valley acidity and pure, laser-like Meyer lemon and lime fruit, while new oak and considerable sur lie aging adds richer notes of cream and yeast. Drink now for its vibrant youthfulness.