Robert Talbott |
Country of Origin: USA
Location: Monterey
People: Talbott Family, Owners | Dan Karlsen, Winemaker | Rolando Michel, Assistant Winemaker
Robert Talbott Vineyards is the story of one family's commitment to strict standards of excellence, belief in the value of hard work, recognition of the wisdom of simplicity, and devotion to the family as life's center. For nearly a quarter century, the Talbott family has built its reputation on the belief that in order to excel, you must focus on doing one thing right, with absolute commitment to excellence. This conviction led Talbott to produce only Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from its estate vineyards in Monterey County. Crafted using grapes from two of the region's most esteemed vineyard areas: the Santa Lucia Highlands, where Talbott's Sleepy Hollow is located, and the Carmel Valley, home to Talbott's prestigious Diamond T Vineyard, Talbott wines have earned a reputation for elegance and aging potential. Using traditional, age-old methods, they produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that exhibit the finest possible expression of the grapes grown in their carefully managed vineyards. They celebrate and foster their own unique style, and temporary fads or trends never impair their vision. The wines are a testimony to the earth upon which they are grown, and the Talbott's protect and preserve the natural abundance of that earth. They plant and nurture the grape varieties they love and make their wines with a passion grown out of that love.
Dan took over for Sam Balderas, who retired in March 2008. Lovers of great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir will likely know Dan by reputation. A gifted winemaker with more than three decades of experience, Dan began his career in 1980 at Dry Creek Vineyard. Throughout the '80s and '90s, he honed his skills making Chardonnay and Pinot Noir working at Dehlinger Winery, and later as the winemaker for Domaine Carneros. In 1998, Dan became the winemaker and general manager for Chalone Winery, where he worked until 2007.
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| Current Items from Robert Talbott Vineyards |
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Pack-Size |
Net |
Reviews |
| 6866 |
Robert Talbott Vineyards 2012 'Kali Hart' Chardonnay, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands |
12-750 |
$160 |
IWC 89 |
| 7318 |
Robert Talbott Vineyards 2013 'Logan' Chardonnay, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands |
12-750 |
$198 |
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| 6373 |
Robert Talbott Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay, Diamond T Vineyard, Carmel Valley |
12-750 |
$480 |
WA 94 IWC 92 |
| 6945 |
Robert Talbott Vineyards 2012 Chardonnay, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands |
12-750 |
$360 |
IWC 92 |
| 6835 |
Robert Talbott Vineyards 2012 'Kali Hart' Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands |
12-750 |
$180 |
IWC 87 |
| 6484 |
Robert Talbott Vineyards 2011 'Logan' Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands |
12-750 |
$200 |
WA 88 IWC 89 |
| 7108 |
Robert Talbott Vineyards 2012 'Logan' Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands |
12-750 |
$200 |
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| 6398 |
Robert Talbott Vineyards 2011 Pinot Noir, Diamond T Vineyard, Carmel Valley |
12-750 |
$480 |
WA 91 IWC 92 |
| 6946 |
Robert Talbott Vineyards 2012 Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands |
12-750 |
$360 |
IWC 90 |
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