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Robert Talbott
Robert Talbott
Country of Origin: USA
Location: Monterey
People: Talbott Family, Owners | Dan Karlsen, Winemaker | Rolando Michel, Assistant Winemaker


Robert Talbott Vineyards is the story of one family's commitment to strict standards of excellence, belief in the value of hard work, recognition of the wisdom of simplicity, and devotion to the family as life's center. For nearly a quarter century, the Talbott family has built its reputation on the belief that in order to excel, you must focus on doing one thing right, with absolute commitment to excellence. This conviction led Talbott to produce only Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from its estate vineyards in Monterey County. Crafted using grapes from two of the region's most esteemed vineyard areas: the Santa Lucia Highlands, where Talbott's Sleepy Hollow is located, and the Carmel Valley, home to Talbott's prestigious Diamond T Vineyard, Talbott wines have earned a reputation for elegance and aging potential. Using traditional, age-old methods, they produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that exhibit the finest possible expression of the grapes grown in their carefully managed vineyards. They celebrate and foster their own unique style, and temporary fads or trends never impair their vision. The wines are a testimony to the earth upon which they are grown, and the Talbott's protect and preserve the natural abundance of that earth. They plant and nurture the grape varieties they love and make their wines with a passion grown out of that love.

Dan took over for Sam Balderas, who retired in March 2008. Lovers of great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir will likely know Dan by reputation. A gifted winemaker with more than three decades of experience, Dan began his career in 1980 at Dry Creek Vineyard. Throughout the '80s and '90s, he honed his skills making Chardonnay and Pinot Noir working at Dehlinger Winery, and later as the winemaker for Domaine Carneros. In 1998, Dan became the winemaker and general manager for Chalone Winery, where he worked until 2007.
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Robert Talbott Vineyards 2009 'Logan' Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard
Rating: 89

Bright violet color. Pungent scents of black raspberry, smoky minerals, flowers and cracked pepper. Displays brighter red fruits on the palate, with fine-grained tannins adding gentle grip. Shows a smoky quality on the back end, which displays good finishing lift and spicy cut

- International Wine Cellar (11/1/2011)

Robert Talbott Vineyards 2010 'Logan' Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard
Rating: 90

Bright ruby. Pungent aromas of cherry pit, beetroot, anise and dried flowers. Spicy and precise, presenting tangy redcurrant and bitter cherry flavors that gain sweetness with air. Strikes a suave balance of sweetness and earthiness, finishing with good cling, silky tannins and notable persistence.

- International Wine Cellar (11/30/2012)