Talley Pinot Noir "Rosemary'S Vyd."

Rosemary's is sourced from a select site, the coolest on the estate, and winemaker Eric Johnson attributes its special wines to a combination of the temperatures, thicker skins and the site's shaly loam soils. This wine has a duskier side but is still so lifted and elegant – aromas of smoky violets, dried orange peels and a petrichor mineral tone. The palate is lush but bright, balancing darker elements with the expected elegance and freshness of Talley's wines. Tart blackberries and mint, white peppercorn and a savoury black tea element deliver this wine to its gorgeous finish.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Rosemary's Vineyard is a classy, elegant wine. Bright red-toned fruit, cinnamon, dried leaves, tobacco and orange peel are beautifully lifted. Translucent and super-expressive, with tons of energy, the 2021 is absolutely compelling. It's a terrific wine from Brian Talley.