Discovered in the heart of California, Talbott Vineyards’ Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir is an exceptional embodiment of refinement and grace. This deep-coloured, full-bodied wine beautifully captures the varietal's character with its prominent flavours of ripe, succulent berries, nuanced by undercurrents of earthy notes. The vintage boasts a brilliant structure, present yet smooth tannins and a captivating acidity that patently lifts the fruit, leading to a delightfully long finish. Pleasantly complex and alluring, it faithfully mirrors the unique conditions of the Sleepy Hollow Vineyard. Altogether, it's a truly delightful wine, perfect for seasoned connoisseurs or those simply seeking a good bottle of red.

Tasting Notes

This Pinot Noir offers a distinct earthiness, minerality with hints of nutmeg and clove mingling with notes of ripe black cherry, raspberry and vanilla bean to deliver a rich, mouth-filling texture through to a complex finish.

About the Winery

Serenely nested in the picturesque valleys of Monterey, California, the renowned Talbott Vineyards is a manifestation of grandeur and finesse, renowned world over for its vintage allure and, of course, its exquisite wines. Be it connoisseurs, travellers or admirers of fine beverages, this winery is truly a haven-scape one must explore to satiate their epicurean pursuits.

Since its inception in 1982 by Robert Talbott, the winery has experienced an illustrious rise to the apex of the American viticulture. It's renowned for the cultivation of premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, which are meticulously grown in the vineyards of Sleepy Hollow and Diamond T. The winery's acclaim both nationally, and internationally for its premium wines far exceed the boundaries of the estate. Owing to its distinctive weather conditions combined with marvellous expertise, Talbott Vineyards have continually produced some of the finest quality wines, etching Californian winemaking firmly on the global platform.

Stationed atop the river-bed of the River Carmel, the vineyard has a strong geographical advantage that bestows upon it the perfect soil and topographical conditions. This results in uniquely flavoured and structured grapes, a testament to the vineyard's prestigious signature reflection in its wines. Every bottle produced here is a beautiful amalgamation of art and nature, crafted with the perfection innate to Talbott Vineyards.

At Talbott, the art of winemaking is not merely bottled poetry—it’s a celebration of passion, a legacy of tradition, and a testament to commitment. Host to state-of-the-art amenities and impressive tasting rooms. The property encourages visitors to indulge in immersive vineyard tours, luxurious wine tastings, and gourmet dining surrounded by divine vine-laced landscapes.

When visiting Monterey County be sure to not miss-out on an experience as grand as a visit to Talbott Vineyards Winery. Here, you will find the essence of California sun meshed with the love for fine wine that is carefully nurtured behind every vine, only, to be poured into the glasses of those who appreciate the finer pleasures of life.

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