95pts Vinous

The 2021 Chardonnay Rosemary's Vineyard is a classic Brian Talley wine. Rich and creamy, with notable texture, the Rosemary's is superb in 2021. There's a bit more oak here than in the other Chardonnays, but the wine has the depth to balance things out. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and a kiss of new French oak build as this resonant, expressive Chardonnay shows off its considerable charms.

93pts Jeb Dunnuck

Stone fruits, subtle orange blossom, brioche, and honeyed mineral nuances all emerge from the 2021 Chardonnay Rosemary's Vineyard, a medium-bodied, clean, classically styled Chardonnay revealing bright yet integrated acidity, terrific balance, and a great finish.

92pts Wilfred Wong of Wine

The 2021 Talley Vineyards Rosemary's Chardonnay is fresh and bright as well as complex and encompassing. This wine shines with aromas and flavors of ripe apples with hints of creaminess and oaky notes. Enjoy its crisp finish with steamed Dungeness crab tossed in egg noodles. 

92pts Wine Enthusiast

There’s a very strong chance that this wine, which remains in its infancy, could be a lights-out superstar with a few years of patience. Currently, aromas of sharp lemon peel cut through fatter tones of white peach and popcorn. The palate is biting with acidity and tart citrus flavors that need time to mellow.

91pts Wine & Spirits

Crisp as a chilled apple, this chardonnay is silky and bright, with a hint of lees and lactic notes; the flavor is as lean as a Mâconnais chardonnay, with a firm finish for prawns.

Winemaker Notes

Rosemary’s Chardonnay is the most elegant expression of Talley Vineyards. Planted in 1987, Rosemary’s Vineyard is climatically Talley's coolest estate vineyard and produces a nuanced Chardonnay with aromatic appeal. The 2021 vintage is bright and complex on the palate with lingering notes of Asian pear and lemon tart.