Talbott Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir 2018 – 750ml Johnson Brothers

93pts James Suckling

Aromas of ripe cherries, plums, button mushrooms and baking spices. It’s medium-to full-bodied, round and creamy with soft tannins and bright acidity. Juicy, ripe and flavorful. Tangy, zesty undertones.

93pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Medium ruby-purple, the 2018 Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow Vineyard features blackberry and dark cherry on the nose with accents of licorice, pipe tobacco, earth and citrus peel. The medium-bodied palate is soft and grainy with concentrated, earthy fruits and a long, graphite-laced finish.

92pts Wine Spectator

This elegant red is filled with fresh-crushed cherry and plum flavors that are backed by crunchy acidity. Ends with notes of dried savory herbs on the svelte, minerally finish.

90pts Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of dried cherry, sagebrush, baked berry and loamy earth show on the nose of this bottling from the historic vineyard. Dark berry and black plum flavors emerge on the sip, where licorice and nutmeg add layers to the bold wine.

Winemaker Notes

The 2018 Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir is an elegant, luxurious expression of the world-class wine produced in Talbott’s Sleepy Hollow Vineyard. This flagship Pinot Noir offers a distinct earthiness, minerality and dark fruit intensity characteristic of Sleepy Hollow’s long growing season and terroir. Aromas of sarsaparilla, nutmeg and clove mingle with notes of ripe black cherry, raspberry and vanilla bean to deliver a rich, mouth-filling texture. Highly detailed red and black berry flavors, vibrant acidity and well-heeled tannins support the inherent minerality that yields a complex finish.