Talbott Cuvee Carlotta Chardonnay 2009

This tête de cuvee bottling is chosen by our winemaker Dan Karlsen from a select block of our Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, and also narrowed down to a few select barrels producing only 250 cases.  Named in honor of Robb Talbott's grandmother, Carlotta embodies the elegance and grace of Talbott's renowned Sleepy Hollow Vineyard. This full bodied Chardonnay displays rich notes of peach, toasted hazelnut, and a hint of lemon. Sleepy Hollow Vineyard is located in the northern part of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Over the past several years, a section of Sleepy Hollow planted to Dijon clones has emerged as one of the most exciting blocks on the property, and has become the source for Cuvée Carlotta. This block delivers fruit with beautiful ripeness and distinctive flavors that produce a wine of outstanding quality.