This consistently delicious Chardonnay is grown in the vineyard that surrounds Talley’s tasting room in rural Arroyo Grande Valley. It’s notable for its pretty floral notes and minerality that meld with delicious notes of stone fruit, bright Meyer lemon, and oak. Complex and layered, this full-bodied wine is rich and creamy. I love this chard with Dungeness crab, scallops, roast chicken, or fish tacos. Recently released at Talley’s tasting room, it’s $44 retail.
This article appears in May 2-9, 2013.