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Item Number: 6866

UPC: 0666262926511

Country: USA
Region: California Sub Region: Monterey
Appellation/AVA: Santa Lucia Highlands
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Sleepy Hollow Vineyard
Vintage: 2012
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Screwcap
Alc by Vol(%): 14.3
Total Acidity: .64
pH: 3.35


Vintage Notes: The 2012 growing season was nearly perfect from start to finish. No rain and consistent temperatures allowed for a great fruit set and our typical long growing season led to exceptional quality grapes with excellent natural acidity and richness.

Vineyard Information: Kali Hart Chardonnay is made using 100% estate-grown fruit from Talbott’s Monterey vineyards. Monterey is one of the best places on earth for growing Chardonnay. The two-mile-deep underwater canyon that begins just offshore and the clockwork fog that rolls in daily from the Pacific Ocean provide a constant cooling influence. Talbott Vineyards is one of the pioneers of world-class Monterey wine growing, and its estate program, which includes Sleepy Hollow and Diamond T vineyards, is recognized as the finest in the region.

Winemaking Notes: Aged primarily in stainless steel. 15% racked to French oak barrels (5% new); nine months sur lie.

Tasting Notes: A pure fruit expression of the vineyard, Talbott Chardonnay, Kali Hart is lush and lively. Minimal winemaker influence allows Kali Hart Chardonnay to showcase the strength of Talbott’s estate vineyards. The rich, inviting nose shows bright tropical notes that continue on the palate, where refreshing flavors of pineapple and honeydew are complimented by refreshing acidity. A generous mid-palate leads to a long citrus and tropical fruit finish with hints of French oak and minerality. Kali Hart Chardonnay is named after Robb Talbott’s youngest daughter.