Talley 2019 Syrah “Rincon Vineyard” Arroyo Grande

Winemaker Notes: “Talley Vineyards Syrah is a dense and elegant wine grown in the calcareous clay soils of the Rincon Vineyard.  The Rincon Syrah captures the distinct cool-climate characteristics reminiscent of the northern Rhône region with notes of fresh blackberry, white pepper and redwood.”

Robb Report: “Vintner Brian Talley might have built  Talley Vineyards’ considerable Arroyo Grande Valley legacy on Pinot Noir, but his Talley Rincon Syrah is not to be missed. Opening with a swirl of blueberry, violet and smoked meat aromas, it conjures the Northern Rhône with hints of leather and warm underbrush as well. Bright, juicy berry fruit follows, layered with savory herbs and pepper. There’s perfect balance here between concentration and elegance.”

Tasting Notes: Dark-strawberry aromas meet with hints of tar and cracked pepper on the nose of this bottling. It lands with a viscous power on the palate, offering plenty of cracked pepper alongside teriyaki, game and strawberry-paste flavors.