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Robert Talbott Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay, Diamond T Vineyard, Carmel Valley
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Item Number: 6373
UPC: None
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Monterey
Appellation/AVA: Carmel Valley
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Diamond T Vineyard
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.8
Total Acidity: 0.73
pH: 3.3
Case Production: 536
Aging: 100% barrel fermented, all french oak (45% new), aged 14 months sur lie
Tasting Notes: Talbott Chardonnay, Diamond T Vineyard is made using a selection of the finest estate grapes from our Diamond T Vineyard. It displays ripe tropical aromas, as well as layers of citrus and minerals. These elements are repeated on the palate, along with sweet vanilla bean flavors. Excellent acidity brings freshness and focus to the wine, and will contribute to its ageability. The finish is long and lingering, with elements from the French oak aging providing additional depth and complexity. This is a cool-climate Chardonnay with power, rich tropical flavors and minerality. Vintage Notes: The 2011 growing season led to exceptional quality grapes with excellent natural acidity and richness. Despite the coolness of the vintage, low crop levels meant we were able to achieve ideal ripeness.Vineyard Information: Talbott’s Diamond T Vineyard is a testimony to Robb Talbott’s determination to produce the finest possible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Personally planted by Robb in 1982, this 17-acre vineyard is perched on a mountain top, 8 miles from Carmel Bay. The vines exist in virtually soil-free conditions clinging to fractured calcareous shale. Fortunately, the southern exposure helps moderate the extremely windy and foggy marine climate. This unique microclimate produces low yields and extended hangtime in the vineyard, resulting in unique and intensely flavored wines. Diamond T Chardonnay is made from the vineyard’s original 30-year-old Chardonnay plantings.
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Robert Talbott Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay, Diamond T Vineyard, Carmel Valley
Rating: 92
Light gold. Seductively perfumed bouquet of poached pear, pit fruit nectar, toasty lees, honey and vanilla. Deeply pitched orchard and pit fruit flavors are complicated by clove, toasty brioche and honeysuckle, with a bright mineral note adding lift and bite. Shows intense spiciness on the finish, with the toasty note echoing.
- International Wine Cellar (12/1/2013)
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Robert Talbott Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay, Diamond T Vineyard, Carmel Valley
Rating: 94
The 2011 Chardonnay Diamond T Vineyard is decadent stuff. All barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months on lees in 45% new French oak, it’s a rich, full-flavored effort that stays balanced and pure, with knockout detail and clarity on the palate. Offering up notes of grilled peaches, toast, honey, vanilla custard and flower oil, it’s a full-bodied, balanced white that has great underlying acidity and focus. Drink it over the coming 3-4 years. Drink now-2017.
- The Wine Advocate (8/29/2013)
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