Lively and leaning towards the pretty, elegant end of the spectrum, the 2011 Chardonnay Estate Arroyo Grande has plenty of ripe apple, pear, baking bread and toast as well as juicy acidity and medium-bodied richness. Nicely textured, it’s a solid effort to drink over the coming 3-4 years. Drink now-2017. These knockout efforts are made by Brian Talley and were some of the most impressive Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs I tasted during my more than two week trip through the central coast. In addition to their estate offerings, their Bishop’s Peak releases reviewed here come from purchased grapes throughout the central coast and offer good typicity and drinkability for not much buck. Tel. (805) 489-0446; www.talleyvineyards.com