Talbott Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2023 Rated 93VM
- SKU: pinot621
- UPC: 883640404250
Description
VinoUS Media Review
Rated 93
The 2023 Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow Vineyard is neatly poised and very well balanced, reflecting another positive step toward a more elegant style that began at Talbott in the recent past. The 2023 is a citrus-driven, vibrant Pinot with lovely lift and delineation. Blood orange, pink grapefruit, raspberry and sweet spice tones resonate from start to finish, all motivated by mouthwatering acidity and super-fine tannins. Rosy florals perk up on the close. Excellent. Drinking Window 2025-2032.
Talbott Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2023
Elegant. Concentrated. A benchmark SLH Pinot Noir from one of California's most iconic cool-climate vineyards.
Talbott's Sleepy Hollow Vineyard is legendary for producing deeply expressive, site-driven Pinot Noir. The 2023 vintage captures the vineyard's signature combination of richness and freshness—ripe red fruit, lifted aromatics, and a silky, refined texture shaped by the cool Pacific breezes of the Santa Lucia Highlands.
Key Details
- Producer: Talbott Vineyards
- Vineyard: Sleepy Hollow Vineyard (Estate)
- Region: Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
- Style: Silky, aromatic, cool-climate
- Aging: French oak for texture and spice
- ABV: 14.2%
Tasting Notes
- Ripe cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry
- Notes of rose petal, baking spice, and forest floor
- Hints of pomegranate, cola, and subtle vanilla
- Silky tannins with bright acidity and a long, graceful finish
Profile Summary:
Nose: Red berries, floral notes, spice, coastal freshness.
Palate: Cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, refined tannins, elegant structure.
Finish: Long, lifted, and beautifully balanced.
Why You'll Love It
- A flagship single-vineyard Pinot from a historic SLH site
- Perfect harmony of richness, freshness, and aromatic lift
- Estate-grown fruit ensures purity and precision
- Versatile at the table and stunning on its own
Food Pairing
- Herb-roasted chicken or duck breast
- Seared salmon or tuna
- Mushroom risotto or truffle pasta
- Soft cheeses like brie, camembert, or taleggio
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