2017 Bishop's Peak San Luis Obispo County Chardonnay

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$14.99

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Vinous

Reviewed January 2019

Limpid yellow. Bright and energetic on the nose, displaying fresh citrus and orchard fruit qualities and subtle vanilla and ginger flourishes. In a lively, precise style, showing very good definition and minerally cut on the back half. Finishes silky and quite long, with repeating citrus character and a sexy honeysuckle nuance. (JR)

Professional Reviews

Wine Enthusiast

Review Date: 12/2018

This twist-top bottling is an excellent choice for affordable, crisp style of Chardonnay that would go well with shellfish. Aromas of pear flesh and chalk lead into a grippy palate that's full of wet stone minerality and citrus flavors. *Editors' Choice* (MK)

Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 11/2018

The value-priced 2017 Bishop's Peak Chardonnay, which was brought up in a mix of stainless steel and neutral French oak, offers charming, delicious notes of white flowers, pineapple, and lemon zest as well as a fresh, clean, balanced style on the palate. It’s a good value and ideal for drinking over the coming couple of years.

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 03/2019

Features hints of onion confit to the baked apple pastry and dried pear flavors. Tangerine detail shows on the fruity finish. (KM)

Staff Reviews

Ryan Woodhouse

K&L Buyer

Talley's wine are among my favorites in all of California and their Bishop's Peak range of wines give people everyday drinkability without having to sacrifice quality. As the label states - hand-picked, hand-crafted and aged in French oak. This is seriously great Chardonnay at bargain basement pricing. Sourcing from their own vineyards and neighbors, these wines are from the same stable as the 96 point Rosemary's Chard, made by the same winemaker Eric Johnson...and the pedigree is clear to see or rather taste! Bright, flinty aromas of orchard fruits, pie crust and white blossom. The palate is focused and mineral intensive with salinity and verve. A juicy, generous texture fills in without masking any of the subtle complexities. Beautifully judged. Crowd pleasing but also refined and detailed. Drinks WAY above it's modest price point.

Will Blakely

The folks at Talley have been making some of our favorite Chardonnay in the area for quite a while. While their Bishop's Peak line sees less oak, it undoubtedly delivers the same quality and value of their main brand. This wine brims with tropical fruit - guava, passion fruit and melon - and finishes brisk and clean. The subtle oak adds texture and a longer finish, but sits more in the background, letting the fruit and acid shine. At this price, it may become your go-to everyday Chardonnay.

Notes

Bishop’s Peak wines are handcrafted by Talley Vineyards to capture the varietal and regional diversity of San Luis Obispo County. Bishop’s Peak, an iconic local landmark, was chosen as the symbol for the brand, showcasing wines that are produced in small lots from vineyard sites in the Arroyo Grande Valley, Edna Valley, and Paso Robles Viticultural Areas as well as the Nipomo area south of Arroyo Grande. Some of these sites are owned by the Talley family while others are owned by growers who share the family’s commitment to quality. The wines balance production and quality to deliver exceptional value, while maintaining the same attention to detail that is the hallmark of Talley Vineyards.

Details

Origin	California, United States
Type/Varietal	Chardonnay
Alcohol Content	13.7%
SKU	1374516