Talbott's celebrated Chard, now in its 20th vintage, helped make Monterey's reputation. This year it's vigorous and masculine, with strong acids and a streak of mineral. But the tropical fruit flavors are ripe and opulent, and oak adds layers of cream, toast and vanilla. Compelling, and it has the structure for aging through the decade.
Talbott's celebrated Chard, now in its 20th vintage, helped make Monterey's reputation. This year it's vigorous and masculine, with strong acids and a streak of mineral. But the tropical fruit flavors are ripe and opulent, and oak adds layers of cream, toast and vanilla. Compelling, and it has the structure for aging through the decade.
Talbott's celebrated Chard, now in its 20th vintage, helped make Monterey's reputation. This year it's vigorous and masculine, with strong acids and a streak of mineral. But the tropical fruit flavors are ripe and opulent, and oak adds layers of cream, toast and vanilla. Compelling, and it has the structure for aging through the decade.