VinoUS Media Review Rated 93 The 2023 Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow Vineyard is neatly poised and very well balanced, reflecting another positive step toward a more elegant style that began at Talbott in the recent past. The 2023 is a citrus-driven, vibrant Pinot with lovely lift and delineation. Blood orange, pink grapefruit, raspberry and sweet spice tones resonate from start to finish, all motivated by mouthwatering acidity and super-fine tannins. Rosy florals perk up on the close. Excellent. Drinking Window 2025-2032. Talbott Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2023 Elegant. Concentrated. A benchmark SLH Pinot Noir from one of California's most iconic cool-climate vineyards. Talbott's Sleepy Hollow Vineyard is legendary for producing deeply expressive, site-driven Pinot Noir. The 2023 vintage captures the vineyard's signature combination of richness and freshness—ripe red fruit, lifted aromatics, and a silky, refined texture shaped by the cool Pacific breezes of the Santa Lucia Highlands.
Key Details

Producer: Talbott Vineyards Vineyard: Sleepy Hollow Vineyard (Estate) Region: Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California
Varietal:
100% Pinot Noir Style: Silky, aromatic, cool-climate Aging: French oak for texture and spice ABV: 14.2% \Tasting Notes
Ripe cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry Notes of rose petal, baking spice, and forest floor Hints of pomegranate, cola, and subtle vanilla Silky tannins with bright acidity and a long, graceful finish Profile Summary: Nose: Red berries, floral notes, spice, coastal freshness.
Palate:
Cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, refined tannins, elegant structure.
Finish:
Long, lifted, and beautifully balanced. Why You'll Love It A flagship single-vineyard Pinot from a historic SLH site Perfect harmony of richness, freshness, and aromatic lift Estate-grown fruit ensures purity and precision Versatile at the table and stunning on its own Food Pairing Herb-roasted chicken or duck breast Seared salmon or tuna Mushroom risotto or truffle pasta Soft cheeses like brie, camembert, or taleggio