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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
Case Production: 536
Alc by Vol(%): 14.8
Total Acidity: 0.73
pH: 3.3
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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