Recent Press
In the Press: Highlights from Talley Vineyards
At Talley Vineyards, we’ve always let our wines speak for themselves—grounded in place, crafted with care, and inspired by the legacy of four generations of family farming. Over the years, we’ve been honored to receive recognition from some of the most respected voices in the wine world. From being named a Top 100 wineries in the world by Wine & Spirits Magazine, to winning the 30th Anniversary Judgment of Paris with our Rosemary’s Chardonnay, and having our estate vineyards described as “Grand Cru vineyards of California,” by Wine Enthusiast we’re proud to represent the San Luis Obispo Coast on the global stage. Known for producing some of the most age-worthy Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs in California, our wines continue to reflect the depth, balance, and character that make this region so special.
We will continue to update this space with recent mentions, accolades, and stories celebrating the work we do in the vineyard and the cellar and the people who help share it with the world.
2023 Estate Chardonnay
“An unctuous and delicious Chardonnay blended across six of the estate vineyards, but the preponderance of which comes from the top sites, Oliver’s and Rosemary’s. Airy and bright on the nose with ocean air and lemon verbena. The palate shows sweet, intense Meyer lemon pulp, salted lemon wedge and a brilliant finish of lemon verbena and sea salt.”
– Clive Pursehouse, Decanter Magazine
“A Quintessential Avocado Toast from California’s Central Coast”
The San Luis Obispo Coast is unique in the respect that both avocados and Chardonnay thrive in our cool coastal climate. There is almost no other place on earth where this is the case. Wine Enthusiast Magazine is promoting this wonderful pairing with a feature on Elizabeth’s signature avocado toast to be published in the June/July issue.
– Nils Bernstein, Wine Enthusiast
Photography by Tom Arena Styling by Monica Simon
2022 Estate Pinot Noir
“Brian Talley and his family have been growing orchard fruits and vegetables, commercially, on their ranches in coastal California for generations. The minute I learned that, I knew they had farmers’ hearts and minds. They were close to the land they lived on. They wrote a cookbook about the foods they grew. They were the real deal. And their 2022 Pinot Noir is the real deal, too. Juicy and delicious, it should rightfully cost more than it does. The crunchy-cool flavors are pure and vivid, and spliced through with notes of cranberry, cherry, herbs, exotic spices, and a fantastic savory-ness. It’s an elegant, long, satisfying Pinot. Perfect (transformative) for an evening after a long day at work.”
– Karen MacNeil, Wines to Know – WineSpeed
