Talley Vineyards

Bishop's Peak San Luis Obispo County Chardonnay

8.644 ratings
8.67 pro ratings
San Luis Obispo County, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.9

Decent little chardonnay with some fresh acidity and moderate amount oak. Middle of the road wine. 

Decent little chardonnay with some fresh acidity and moderate amount oak. Middle of the road wine. 

Mar 25th, 2016
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.8

50/50 on the steel and oak very nice. Buttery and layered mixed with lemon

50/50 on the steel and oak very nice. Buttery and layered mixed with lemon

Jun 3rd, 2015
Hiroshi Tominaga

Buttery but refreshing. Solid. 2018 vintage.

Buttery but refreshing. Solid. 2018 vintage.

May 9th, 2022
Jalyn Warren

Good with salmon.

Good with salmon.

Oct 8th, 2019
Michelle Beer

Solid light Chardonnay with good zest and nice finish. Great with lighter chicken dishes

Solid light Chardonnay with good zest and nice finish. Great with lighter chicken dishes

Jul 30th, 2019
Ben Omar

Too boring of a taste

Too boring of a taste

Nov 2nd, 2016
Joe McGee

Well balanced. Delightful. Versatile. Right level of acidity with a nice Chardonnay taste. CA unlike. More older world.

Well balanced. Delightful. Versatile. Right level of acidity with a nice Chardonnay taste. CA unlike. More older world.

Jul 10th, 2016
Frank Lin

Underwhelming. Not terrible. But very plain.

Underwhelming. Not terrible. But very plain.

Jun 26th, 2016
Laura McCoy

Nice and light but not sweet. My first unoaked Chardonnay and I like it.

Nice and light but not sweet. My first unoaked Chardonnay and I like it.

Jan 29th, 2016
Jeremy Bowen

Buttery and lemon. Refreshing by itself but able to hold up to light dishes. Pairs well with risotto.

Buttery and lemon. Refreshing by itself but able to hold up to light dishes. Pairs well with risotto.

Nov 15th, 2015