2012 Talbott Chardonnay, Kali Hart (Tech)

 TALBOTT VINEYARDS
2012 KALI HART CHARDONNAY
VINTAGE
2012
APPELLATION
Monterey
VARIETAL
100% estate-grown Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
A pure fruit expression of our vineyard, Talbott Chardonnay, Kali Hart is
lush and lively. Minimal winemaker influence allows Kali Hart Chardonnay
to showcases the strength of Talbott’s estate vineyards. The rich, inviting
nose shows bright tropical notes that continue on the palate, where
refreshing flavors of pineapple and honeydew are complimented by
refreshing acidity. A generous mid-palate leads to a long citrus and tropical
fruit finish with hints of French oak and minerality. Kali Hart Chardonnay is
named after Robb Talbott’s youngest daughter.
VINTAGE NOTES
The 2012 growing season was nearly perfect from start to finish. No rain
and consistent temperatures allowed for a great fruit set and our typical long
growing season led to exceptional quality grapes with excellent natural
acidity and richness.
VINEYARD
Kali Hart Chardonnay is made using 100% estate-grown fruit from Talbott’s
Monterey vineyards. Monterey is one of the best places on earth for growing
Chardonnay. The two-mile-deep underwater canyon that begins just
offshore and the clockwork fog that rolls in daily from the Pacific Ocean
provide a constant cooling influence. Talbott Vineyards is one of the
pioneers of world-class Monterey winegrowing, and its estate program,
which includes Sleepy Hollow and Diamond T vineyards, is recognized as
the finest in the region.
HARVEST DATE
10/5/12 – 11/2/12
ALCOHOL
14.3%
RELEASE DATE
9/1/13
pH
3.35
RETAIL PRICE
$20.0
TA
0.64
WINEMAKING
15% racked to French oak
Barrels (5% new)
Nine months sur lie
KEY COOPERS
François Frères, Marsannay
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