2022 Rincon Vineyard Pinot Noir

Arroyo Grande Valley AVA

Tasting Notes

“Deep red hue. Aromas of cherry cola, loganberry, boysenberry, and sage. With some air, interesting notes of smoked bacon, papaya, and anise form a very complex aromatic experience. Thereafter, flavors concentrate towards cherry, citrus, and spice and are framed by plush tannins and bright acidity. While the wine finishes refreshing and youthful, it as well, offers a precociousness to it that says it should age well for many years to come. Enjoy now through 2032.”

~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
January 2024

“The Rincon Vineyard Pinot Noir opens with aromas of dark cherry and a hint of earthiness. It’s mouth filling with excellent depth of concentrated dark red fruit and savory herbs. Finishes long and focused. Made from 37 year old vines (Clones 2A and 667) grown in calcareous clay at 400′ with a southwest orientation. Aged 12 months in 57% new French oak. pH 3.56, 14.1% alc. ” Don Winkler, International Wine Review, June 2024

“Notes of ripe raspberries and dark cherries with spicy and chocolatey notes. Medium- to full-bodied, sleek and silky, with layers of delicious fruit and a smooth, seductive aftertaste. Drink or hold. ” JamesSuckling.com, April 2024

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 400 feet; West, Southwest
Soil: Shallow soil composed of local and calcareous clay
Vineyard Age: 37 years
Viticulture Practice: 
Sustainable (SIP Certified)
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 12 months in French oak, 57% new
Production:  14 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir (2A Clone & 667 Clone)
Acidity: 3.56 pH, 6.16 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 13, 2022, hand harvested
Club Release: January 2024
Release Price: $79

Drink Now through 2032

Past Vintage Wine Scores

“Interesting aromas of sliced strawberry, smoke, and peach follow through to a full body with medium velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Shows excellent structure. Drink after 2025.”


JamesSuckling.com
June 2023

“A lovely wine with a perfumed nose of ripe red cherry. Mouth filling with notable purity and excellent intensity of flavor. Persistent finish of rich dark cherry extract. Hand harvested from 36-year-old vines (2A clone) fermented in stainless steel, about 1/3 whole clusters, and matured 16 months in 60% new French oak. pH 3.49, 14.1% alc.”


Don Winkler
International Wine Review
August 2023

“Mace, clove and redfruit aromas make for a spicy, lively nose on this single-vineyard bottling. Pillowy tannins frame the sip, where more clove-like spices enliven the rich red-fruit flavors.”


Matt Kettmann
Wine Enthusiast
November 2023

Cellar Selection

“This well-crafted, elegant and focused wine starts with aromas of black raspberry, light mocha and a touch of thyme. An expertly wound core of red fruit is kissed lightly by wood on the palate, and the fruit slowly unfurls amidst crumpled red and purple flowers. Drink now–2040.”


Matt Kettmann
Wine Enthusiast
December 2022 Issue

“Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. This wine captures your attention from the get-go. Beguiling aromas of blackberry, ripest strawberry, earthy flora and pumpkin spice. Mid-weight plus in structural power, with fruit that really pops on entry and persists in generosity through a very long and quenching finish. Excellent balance and soft in the mouth with an array of vivid purple and black fruit and spice flavors supported by ingratiating tannins. Sinfully delicious even when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle.”


Rusty Gaffney
The PinotFile
October 2021

“A beautifully crafted, elegant and nuanced wine revealing high toned fruit along with rose petal floral and spice notes on the nose. Gorgeous silky mouth feel and excellent balance with savory notes on the palate and finishing long with good grip.”


Don Winkler
International Wine Review
December 2021

“Hints of herb and toast aromas surround the black-raspberry-jam freshness on the nose of this bottling. There’s a warm streak of oak across the sip, giving depth to the blackcherry, cola and French toast flavors.”


Matt Kettmann
Wine Enthusiast
February 2022

“Deep ruby color, red cherry nose, smooth, elegant and tangy; a lovely expression of this famed vineyard, graceful and balanced, long and pure.”


Anthony Dias Blue
September 2021

“Lastly, the 2018 Pinot Noir Rincon Vineyard from the Arroyo Grande Valley was all destemmed and spent 18 months in 67% new French oak. Slightly dark-toned fruits as well as Christmas spice, flowery incense, and subtle oak notes emerge from the glass. It’s medium to full-bodied, with terrific balance, and has the depth to benefit from another year or two of bottle age.” 92+ points.


Jeb Dunnuck
August 2020

“Brilliant red. Scents of ripe red berries, cherry cola and vanilla show excellent delineation and pick up vibrant floral and spice nuances as the wine opens up. Sweet and incisive in the mouth, offering juicy cherry, raspberry, rose pastille and smoky mineral flavors that flesh out steadily on the back half. The floral note recurs strongly on the clinging finish, which features harmonious tannins and a late, exotic touch of blood orange.”

Josh Raynolds
Antonio Galloni’s Vinous
November 2019

“Fresh, juicy and crisp with lively cherry fruit and a long finish;”

Anthony Dias Blue
July 2019

“Deep ruby color; soft cherry nose; lush and deep, this famed vineyard scores again; smooth texture with fresh cherry fruit and profound depth, juicy and beautifully balanced; long and stylish.”

Anthony Dias Blue
August 2018

“Deep red. Ripe red fruit, vanilla and potpourri on the expressive, mineral-accented nose. Offers juicy, oak-tinged cherry, raspberry and rose pastille flavors that show excellent depth and focus, with a sweet cola nuance emerging with aeration. Closes smooth and quite long, with impressive power, smooth tannins and strong tenacity. “

Josh Raynolds
Antonio Galloni Vinous
November  2017

“The 2014 Pinot Noir Rincon Vineyard comes from the Arroyo Grande Valley and limestone and clay soils. Like all the Pinots here, it was destemmed and aged just under a year in 60% new French oak. Balanced, lengthy, textured and medium-bodied, it has plenty of classic Pinot Noir notes of ripe cherries, black raspberries, spice and dried earth. I like it today, but it should keep nicely for at least 4-5 years.”

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“From an appellation that thrived in this vintage comes a wine with aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and licorice shavings atop fresh hibiscus and pomegranate flavors. There’s bountiful energy on the palate, with flavors of dried-cherry and a densely packed array of chopped dill, roasted fennel and dried mint.”

Wine Enthusiast

“One of the more elegant releases in the lineup, the 2012 Pinot Noir Rincon Vineyard has loads of crushed flowers, rose petal and sweet berry fruit in its medium-bodied, silky and lightly textured profile. Completely destemmed and aged 17.5 months in 38% new French oak, enjoy this beauty over the coming 2-4 years.”

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

The  Rincon Vineyard

Owned by the Talley Family, who have farmed Southern San Luis Obispo County for three generations, the Rincon Vineyard dates back to 1982. Planted just 7 miles Northeast of the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard has soils that are reminiscent of Burgundy, in particularly the Côte de Nuits with its steep terrain. Working closely with the Talley Family, Testarossa owners, Rob and Diana Jensen, and Director of Winemaking Bill Brosseau, have created very exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with classic old world flavors, great concentration and complexity.

Past Vintages

Wine Production Data

Tasting Notes

“Deep red hue. Notes of ripe cherry, plum, and orange blossoms start the excitement on the nose of this Pinot Noir. With some aeration, elements of cloves, jasmine, and blackberry jam provide instant hedonism. The convergence of all these enchanting qualities gains intensity on the palate, then sailing into undulating fine tannins and modest acidity. The concentration of this wine is incredible and just shy of too much, making it one of the finest Rincon Pinot Noirs to date we have crafted. The lingering and pleasing finish earns the rating of sublime. Enjoy now through 2032.”

~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
May 2023

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 400 feet; West, Southwest
Soil: Shallow soil composed of local and calcareous clay
Vineyard Age: 36 years
Viticulture Practice: 
Sustainable (SIP Certified)
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 16 months in French Oak, 60% new
Production:  5 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir (2A Clone)
Acidity: 3.49 pH, 6.48 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 14, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: May 2023

Drink Now through 2032

Tasting Notes

“Medium red hue. Aromas of anise, cherry cola, and cloves launch out of the glass. With some air, notes of lemon-zest, roasted strawberries, and oak spice meander into the aroma profile as well. Upon taste, these qualities persist and are matched with creamy flavors. Voluptuous texture and bright acidity provide instant attraction that continues into an intricate and persistent finish. Enjoy now through 2029.”

~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
July 2022

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 400 feet; West, Southwest
Soil: Shallow soil composed of local and calcareous clay
Vineyard Age: 35 years
Viticulture Practice: 
Sustainable (SIP Certified)
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 21 months in 100% French Oak, 60% new
Production:  18 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir (2A, 667, 115 Clones)
Acidity: 3.59 pH, 5.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 18, 2020, hand harvested
Club Release: August 2022

Drink Now through 2029

Tasting Notes

“Dark red hue. Abundant aromas of cloves, cherry, orange, roasted strawberry, anise, and sage jump readily out of the glass. With some air, notes of papaya, pomegranate, and rose petal add complexity and depth to the aromas profile. Once on the palate, vibrant acidity and precise tannins lead to a fresh sensory experience. This Pinot Noir finishes strong with youthful, undulating textures, which will benefit from decanting in the near-term. Enjoy now through 2030.”

~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
July 2021

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 400 feet; West, Southwest
Soil: Shallow soil composed of local and calcareous clay
Vineyard Age: 34 years
Viticulture Practice: 
Sustainable (SIP Certified)
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 19.5 months in 100% French Oak, 77% new
Production:  13 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 3.6 pH, 6.03 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 29, 2019
Club Release: August 2021

Drink Now through 2030

Tasting Notes

“Medium red color. Brilliant aromas of sage, chokecherry, blackberry, rhubarb followed by lemon zest, anise, and plum make for a complex wine profile. The flavors continue to amplify the aromatic attributes while showcasing fine tannins and zesty acidity. This Pinot Noir from the cool climate Rincon vineyard shows a layered, dynamic, and youthful expression of Pinot Noir. Enjoy now through 2029.”

~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Barrel Aging:  19 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 67% new
Production:  12 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 5.85 TA (g/L) – 3.60 pH
Alcohol: 14.3%
Harvest: October 2nd, 2018
Club Release: August 5th, 2020

Drink Now through 2029

Tasting Notes

“Medium red hue. Complex scents of violets, papaya, dried cherries, cranberry, and pomegranate. With some time, notes of orange, jasmine, raspberry, and butterscotch fill out the aroma profile. Upon taste, the flavors focus towards cherry, butterscotch, rhubarb, orange, and raspberry. With plush tannins and vibrant acidity, there is great balance enveloped by generous concentration. This wine finishes with a dynamic and lively state, that is quite rewarding and youthful. Enjoy now through 2026.”

~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Barrel Aging:  18 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 64% new
Production:  5 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 6,63 g/L – 3.49 pH
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 25, 2017
Club Release: August 2019

Consume Now through 2026

Tasting Notes

“Medium red color. Aromas of pomegranate, red cherry, cranberry, papaya, and orange zest are fused nicely with notes of vanilla bean. As this wine is enjoyed on the palate, the flavors remain consistent and abundant. The texture of the wine is bright and with some tension, lending this wine to future enjoyment as it unravels its tannins. The finish is enjoyable with its sense of minerality, intricate texture, and lingering freshness. Enjoy now through 2026.”

~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Barrel Aging:  18 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 46 % new
Production:  7 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 5.88 g/L – 3.58 pH
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 2, 2016
Club Release: July 11, 2018

Consume Now through 2026

 

Tasting Notes

“Medium red color. Aromas of pomegranate, red cherry, cranberry, papaya, and orange zest are fused nicely with notes of vanilla bean. As this wine is enjoyed on the palate, the flavors remain consistent and abundant. The texture of the wine is bright and with some tension, lending this wine to future enjoyment as it unravels its tannins. The finish is enjoyable with its sense of minerality, intricate texture, and lingering freshness. Enjoy now through 2026.”

~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Barrel Aging:  11 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 67 % new
Production:  6 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 5.96 g/L – 3.64 pH
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 20, 2015
Club Release: December 6, 2017

 

Consume Now through 2026

 

Tasting Notes

“Deep red hue. Notes of raspberry, boysenberry, cherry, and cranberry jump readily out of the glass. Upon aeration, a complex array of pomegranate, papaya, anise, vanilla bean, and lemon unite seamlessly. An enjoyable nose and equally pleasing palate with incredible consistency all throughout. Dense, full tannins are well structured and intense. While the richness of the clay soil comes through in the depth of palate, the acidity is in perfect harmony with the mouthfeel. This Pinot Noir finishes nicely between richness and freshness. Enjoy now through 2026.”

~ Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Barrel Aging:   11.5 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak,  57% new
Production:   9 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:  6.27gL / 3.62 pH
Alcohol:  14.4%
Harvest: September 16, 2014
Club Release:

Consume Now through 2026

 

Tasting Notes

“Brick red hue. Aromas of ripe cherry jam, cranberry, jasmine, and boysenberry comprise this complex Pinot Noir. The flavor profile tends to focus into ripe cherry, cranberry, boysenberry, and mineral notes. Loads of viscosity from the clay soils is framed by integrated tannins. This wine finishes strong with many layers, minerality, and underlying richness. Enjoy now through 2025.”

~ Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Barrel Aging:   9.5 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak,  57% new
Production:   9 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 6.00gL / 3.61 pH
Alcohol:  14.1%
Harvest: September 23, 2013
Club Release:

Consume Now through 2025

 

Tasting Notes

“Dark red hue. Our inaugural offering of Rincon Pinot Noir offers notes of chokecherry, cranberry, vanilla bean, orange blossom, papaya, and dried apricot. With aeration, a very nice floral character leaps out. Upon taste, dried fruits on the palate lead over the fresh fruit profile and silky tannins. Expansive and smooth, yet finishes refined with nice minerality. Enjoy now through 2023.”

~ Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking

Production Data

Growers: Talley Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Barrel Aging:   17.5 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak,  38% new
Production:   8 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 6.06gL / 3.64 pH
Alcohol:  14.2%
Harvest: September 27, 2012
Club Release:

Consume Now through 2023

 

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