2015 Talley Chardonnay Oliver's Vineyard
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(raised in French oak barrels, 20% of them new, for 16 months) Limpid yellow. Intense Meyer lemon, green apple and floral scents show excellent clarity and complicating suggestions of fennel and toasty lees. Minerally and precise on the palate, offering zesty orchard and citrus fruit flavors and a hint of candied ginger that builds on the back half. Shows impressive energy and finishes silky and very long, with a suave floral nuance hanging on.
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The 2015 Chardonnay Oliver's Vineyard exudes ripe nectarines, spiced pears and applesauce with touches of coriander seed, white pepper and anise. Medium-bodied with great tension, it has a lovely satiny texture and long finish paved with pepper and spices.
The 2015 Chardonnay Oliver's Vineyard is a softer, supple Chardonnay that has notes of pineapple, peach and lemon peel in its nicely textured, concentrated style. With plenty of fruit, moderate acidity, good density and a clean finish, drink it over the coming 4-6 years. Talley Vineyards is unquestionably one of the leading estates in the Edna and Arroyo Grande Valleys, which are both distinctly cool-climate, ocean influenced regions located south of San Luis Obispo.