My wife and I own Xplor Wine in Demarest NJ and have carried Talisman Pinot Noir since we opened in October 2019. We already knew Talisman crafted amazing Pinot Noirs, but we have never visited their beautiful tasting room in Glen Ellen, CA. For context, we've visited approximately 200 wineries/tasting rooms in the last 20+ years and can definitively say that our recent visit was one of our best experiences ever. If you love Pinot Noir, we highly recommend you schedule an appointment. If you're lukewarm about about Pinot Noir, visiting Talisman could turn you into...
Read moreI've known about Talisman for a few years now but never made it to Glen Ellen to taste. With some relatives coming in to town I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to sate my curiosity. The sit-down tasting we booked was awesome. Grayson took great care of us, greeting us at the door with a glass of rose, and then continued to educate and wow us by sharing some beautiful Pinot Noirs. Absolutely some of the best Pinots I've tasted; I'm looking forward to sharing the wines I brought home...
Read moreMy husband and I appreciate all the effort you went through to prepare “our special table”, greet us and be so warm, inviting and thoughtful, present such unique wine pairings … just a wonderful way to spend time at Talisman. Frankly, aside from the wine, this is one of the reasons we remain members … there are any number of other fabulous wineries, but the personal connection and relationships make a difference and are what we look for and want...
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