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Item Number: 6484
UPC: 0705105469317
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Monterey
Appellation/AVA: Santa Lucia Highlands
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Sleepy Hollow Vineyard
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.3
Total Acidity: .65
pH: 3.71
Case Production: 4,553
Aging: All French oak (20% new) for 10 months.
Vineyard Information: The 2011 Talbott Pinot Noir, Logan is made using 100%
estate-grown fruit from Sleepy Hollow Vineyard. It is sourced from
vines ranging from ten to forty years old. Sleepy Hollow Vineyard is
situated on 585 acres of benchland in the Santa Lucia Highlands, 13
miles south of Monterey. The well-drained vineyard features sparse soils
comprised of sand, gravel, and granite. These soils reduce yields and
create rich, concentrated flavors in the grapes. The vineyard receives
morning sunlight from its east-northeast exposure, and lives much of the
time in the cool fog and wind from the Pacific Ocean. With a long, cool
growing season, the grapes develop the character, intensity and depth
of flavor for which the vineyard has become famous.
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.
Tasting Notes: Talbott Logan Pinot Noir is made to strike a perfect balance between the pure fruit character of the estate grapes, and the influence of winemaker Dan Karlsen—a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay specialist. It shows beautiful aromas and flavors of cherry, blueberry and blackberry, supported by subtle vanilla and cinnamon spice elements. On the palate, smooth tannins and rich berry notes lead to a satisfying finish with hints of smoky vanilla from the French oak aging. Logan Pinot Noir is named after Robb Talbott’s son.
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