93pts James Suckling
Bright and cheery fruit and rose petal aromas meet a great blend of spices, woodsy notes and generous red and black fruit in this full-bodied, estate-grown wine. Combines cranberries and red cherries with darker fruit, great acidity and a freshness through the finish. Screw cap. Drink or hold.
92pts Vinous
The 2022 Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow Vineyard boasts a core of sweet fruit. Black licorice, black raspberry, sage and menthol open, leading to a voluptuous, generously proportioned mouthfeel with just a little edge to its tart acidity and bitter tannins. Lovely red/blue berry fruit wraps around the finish, closing with rose petals and white pepper traces. There’s quite a bit of complexity here.
Winemaker Notes
Talbott's Sleepy Hollow Vineyard sits at the northern edge of the Santa Lucia Highlands, 21 miles from the coast. Sandy, gravelly soils and a dramatic maritime influence increase hang time, producing Pinot Noir of intense varietal character, balanced acidity and rich flavor.
Vineyard Notes
Our famed Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, located in the Santa Lucia Highlands, was designated one of California’s Grand Cru vineyards by Wine Enthusiast in 2016 for its ability to produce exceptional wines year after year, even under challenging conditions. With rolling hills and mountains, lush green land and bright blue skies, this vineyard has remarkable beauty. First planted in 1972, the vineyard is comprised of 565 planted acres divided into three vineyard parcels, Sleepy Hollow North, Sleepy Hollow West and Sleepy Hollow South. Each grows exclusively Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.
