“An Excellent Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir” 2008 Talbott Logan Pinot Noir

“Here’s a review of a pinot noir that I tasted over the past two days and thought was really terrific, actually an exemplar of what Monterey County pinot should be. This is the Talbott Logan Pinot Noir 2008, Santa Lucia Highlands. I used the word ‘lovely’ so many times in my notes on the Talbott Logan Pinot Noir 2008 that I started to feel like a songwriter of the 1930s. The color is a lovely medium ruby with a darker, more intense core. The (lovely) bouquet, pure and radiant, offers plum, red currants and a bit of mulberry with hints of sassafras and cloves and a slight undertone of briers and brambles. This is smooth as silk, sleek as satin, subtle and supple, almost edgeless in its impeccable balance. Black cherry and red currant flavors open to elements of smoke, lavender and sandalwood, with further dimensions of forestry earthiness and slate-like minerality, though these qualities are almost subliminal. The wine aged 11 months in French oak but you recognize that act only by a slight increase of woody spice and dryness of texture on the finish. Just freakin’ lovely. Drink now through 2012 or ‘13.” Frederick Koeppel Bigger Than Your Head 

Dec 23, 2011 at 5:42 PM

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89 Points 2009 Talbott Pinot Noir, Logan

“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.” Josh Raynolds International Wine Cellar - Click here

Dec 23, 2011 at 1:12 PM

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89 Points 2009 Talbott Chardonnay, Logan

“Bright gold. Smoky, lees-accented aromas of pear, melon and white flowers, with building spiciness. A juicy, palate-caressing midweight, with good depth and energy to its orchard fruit and candied citrus flavors. The spicy note comes back on the delineated, persistent finish.” Josh Raynolds International Wine Cellar - Click here

Nov 7, 2011 at 1:10 PM

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“Highlands Artisans Showcase Brilliant 09s” 2009 Talbott Pinot Noir, Logan

“The most impressive lineups had to be those offered by Talbott and...Pretty much each wine they poured was memorable, impressive and, in some cases, so delicious it was hard to spit. I’d also have to tip my glass to the 2009 Talbott Pinot Noir, Logan for delivering a thrilling Maserati-like experience at a Kia Sephia price.” Laura Ness The Californian - Click here

Sep 24, 2011 at 5:23 PM

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91 Points - Four out of Five Stars 2008 Talbott Chardonnay, Logan

“A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back.”

“From Talbott Vineyards; rich and bright, subtle oak; fresh notes of ripe apple and pear that do not drag the palate down; pure clean flavors.” - Beverage Dynamics

Aug 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM

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“Top 10 Value Wines” 2009 Talbott Chardonnay, Logan

“The Logan is a beautiful balance of fruit and oak, with layers of apple, pear and vanilla flavors.” - Gayot.com - Click here

Aug 1, 2011 at 4:50 PM

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"Solo Stand Outs:" 2009 Talbott Chardonnay, Logan

“When I want ‘plush indulgence’ in a white I reach for this luxurious chardonnay.” Daniel Duane The Week - Click here

Jul 15, 2011 at 4:59 PM

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84 Points - Often a Good Value 2009 Talbott Pinot Noir, Logan

“…Some good raspberry and cherry flavors, with brisk acidity. Drink now.” Steve Heimoff Wine Enthusiast

Jul 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

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Four out of Five Stars 2009 Talbott Logan, Pinot Noir

“Excellent. Wines of exemplary character and quality - benchmarks of their type. Best Value” “Fresh, ripe, elegantly knit, black cherry, spice and coffee flavors.” QRW Tasting Panel Quarterly Review of Wine 

Jul 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM

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“Monterey Magic” 2009 Talbott Pinot Noir, Logan

 “Is a blend of Pommard and Dijon clones producing a velvety impression of dark cherry, plum and notes of roses that is simply delicious and a bargain at the price.” Ray and Eleanor Heald - Quarterly Review of Wine

Jul 4, 2011 at 5:32 PM

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