Made from Pinot Noir grown at the Talley family’s highly respected Stone Corral Vineyard, this is a fabulous value for excellent Pinot at only $32 retail. Only the very best grapes go into their vineyard-designated wines, but what was left over created this delicious version. It’s big and ripe, yet well balanced. This enticing Pinot offers aromas and flavors of Bing cherry, dark plums, blackberries, and spice, nuanced with hints of leather, smoke, and toasty oak. It’s quite delicious on its own, even this early on, and a great choice for the dinner table, perfect for any special dinner out. It’s currently available in the local marketplace and at Talley tasting room.
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This article appears in Aug 12-19, 2010.