Located in Arroyo Grande, Talley Vineyards has two wines I would recommend buying now that the Champagne season has officially come to an end. (not in my house though, as bubbly is a food group).

Talley’s 2003 Rosemary Vineyard Pinot Noir ($65) is a red-cherry, cranberry, and blackberry, full-bodied wine that really helps you understand what a “jammy” wine is about. This wine really tends to stay true to itself from open to finish, unravelling effortlessly to keep a spicy finish with a vanilla, nutmeg character. Buy this and keep it for that unexpected special occasion. 92 points in Wine Spectator.

The Rosemary Vineyard has been good to this winery, with the 2003 Rosemary Vineyard Chardonnay ($44) benefiting from it climate in the central coast. This cool climate Chard which exhibits apple, orange and an earthy tone to it came as a holiday gift and one that was well received. Tasting notes recommend pairing this with lobster or salmon due to the “long mineral-infused finish.” At only 361 cases, this may prove to be a hard one to find, and even harder to keep in the cellar.