Wine Review: Laetitia Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir Reserve – 2005 - 9.0 - James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

May 29, 2008

A Central Coast Pinot with considerable complexity; bursting Turkish fig, rose petal, winter baking spices, and lots of welcomed earthiness—think Morel mushroom.

 

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Talley Estate Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir - 9.2 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

May 20, 2007

Talley vineyards produces not only reliable Pinot’s but Pinots with a luxe and silken art. I recently delighted in this Pinot with it’s bold structure that holds considerable finesse. I enjoy that it is not overly peppered or scented but a rich wine that you choose to swallow too quickly but let it suspend in your mouth to enjoy the nuances of white pepper, hints of cardamom, allspice, candied plum, and a bounteous cherry glaze. I look to my next bottle of of Talley Pinot as I anticipate a holiday.

¡Salud!

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