Talley Oliver's Vineyard It's All Good Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the visionary winemaker Paul Lato, 'It's All Good' is a stunning expression of Chardonnay sourced from the legendary Oliver's Vineyard in the Edna Valley. Originally planted in 1991 by the Talley family and named in honor of Oliver Talley, this vineyard is deeply influenced by its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, benefiting from cool marine breezes and morning fog. The heavy clay loam soils of the site contribute to a distinct mineral tension and bright, focused acidity in the grapes. Paul Lato applies his signature touch of minimal intervention, fermenting and aging the wine in select French oak barrels to achieve a seamless harmony between rich, textural weight and vibrant, energetic fruit. The cuvée's name, 'It's All Good', reflects Lato's optimistic philosophy and the joyful, effortless balance found in this cool-climate Chardonnay.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2002 by Polish-born former Toronto sommelier Paul Lato, this boutique Central Coast winery emerged after early mentorship from Au Bon Climat's Jim Clendenen and encouragement from Bien Nacido's Bob Miller. Operating without estate acreage, Lato contracts premier, meticulously farmed plots across premier maritime-influenced cool-climate terroirs, spanning the Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Los Carneros. The viticultural philosophy focuses on rigorous yield restriction, physiological maturity, and sustainable management tailored block by block. In the cellar, Lato applies an intuitive, non-interventionist approach with small-lot fermentations, ambient yeast, and sensitive French oak aging to deliver exceptional textural tension, purity, and culinary balance. Celebrated white cuvées—including the Hyde Vineyard Goldberg Variations Chardonnay, Sierra Madre Kokoro Chardonnay, Le Bon Vivant, and O Sole Mio Sauvignon Blanc—stand alongside benchmark Pinot Noir and Syrah as some of California's most critically acclaimed, authentic, and seamless single-vineyard expressions.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay