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GOLD MEDAL WINE CLUB’S WINE MEDAL GOLD Volume 12 Issue 11 Issue 12 Volume ERIC JOHNSON WINEMAKER Winemaker Eric Johnson was raised on a family farm in Los Banos, California, and he is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he studied Wine and Viticulture and Agricultural Business Management. He joined Talley Vineyards in 2007 to work in the Tasting Room, became a harvest intern later that year, and served as Enologist until 2010, when he became Winemaker. Given Eric's background in farming, he has a unique understanding of the role that the land plays in determining wine quality. "I believe that the world's greatest wines are defined by place, as opposed to winemaking manipulation," he has stated. In addition, Eric has a great work ethic and passion for excellence. Eric is very active in the local wine scene and serves on the Board of Directors for the World of Pinot Noir and is a member of the Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Advisory Council. He has also traveled to France, Italy, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile to explore wine regions or work harvests.

TALLEY 2016 ESTATE PINOT NOIR Arroyo Grande Valley The Talley 2016 Estate Pinot Noir is the signature red wine of Talley 92 POINTS Vineyards and has been bottled since the inaugural 1986 vintage. It – Antonio Galloni's represents a pure expression of the Arroyo Grande Valley appellation, Vinous and was the first Pinot Noir produced in Coastal San Luis Obispo County to demonstrate the potential of the area as a world-class Pinot Noir winegrowing region. Crimson purple in color, this Pinot Noir shows aromas of raspberry pie, cherry cola, and rhubarb with soft sandalwood undertones. The palate offers notes of juicy raspberry, plum, cranberry, and a hint of green tea. Aged 18 months in oak. 100% Pinot Noir. Enjoy!

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