2019 Chardonnay Rincon Vineyard

Under the watch of owner Brian Talley and winemaker Eric Johnson, this consistently excellent winery has been going from strength to strength in recent years. It has been a no-brainer to count Talley as one of the New World’s top producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for years now. That said, these vibrant 2019s is easily one of the most impressive sets of wines that I have had from Talley in the past two decades I have been tasting and drinking them. I have had great luck with older Pinots and Chardonnays here and think that these 2019s will be especially age-worthy based on their balance and energy. They are also quite expressive now, meaning that while patience is advised, it isn’t required. Grenache is a relatively new member of the lineup at Talley, and so far, the results are extremely impressive. There isn’t much to go around, but I have my fingers crossed that more will come online in the future.