Cuvée Carlotta

Named in honor of Robb Talbott’s grandmother, Cuvée Carlotta embodies the power and grace of Talbott’s Sleepy Hollow Vineyard. A reflection of the grand cru style Chardonnays that first inspired Robb in the 1960s, Cuvée Carlotta is crafted from a selection of the very finest barrels of Talbott Chardonnay, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard. To maintain its depth and purity, Cuvée Carlotta is bottled unfined and unfiltered with no cold stabilization. The 2004 vintage marks the inaugural release of Cuvée Carlotta.
Vineyards
Talbott’s Sleepy Hollow Vineyard is located in the northern part of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Fruit for Talbott Chardonnay comes predominately from the southeast block of the vineyard. Located on an east-facing bench, this block is one of the oldest in the vineyard, and the highest in elevation. Consistently producing extremely low yields, this section of Sleepy Hollow averages approximately two tons per acre each vintage, and is known for offering fruit of remarkable character and concentration.

Tasting Notes: 2004

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