2021 Tondré Grapefield Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Tasting Notes
“Very dark red color. Aromas of violet, anise, jasmine, boysenberry, and hazelnut make for a lively start to this wine. Once on the palate, these qualities stay true to form, along with the addition of notes of tangerine. Bright acidity and voluptuous tannins offer a nice contrasting mouthfeel while ending silky soft and fresh. Enjoy now through 2030.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
November 2022
“The 2021 Pinot Noir Tondré Grapefield is gorgeous. Dark cherry/plum fruit, cloves, licorice, menthol, lavender and mocha convey dark, brooding intensity. That feeling is amplified by the wine’s substantial palate presence and overall textural breadth. The 2021 is beautifully rendered.”
Antonio Galloni
Vinous
November 2023
Production Data
Growers: Alarid Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 400 feet; East/Northeast
Soil: Sandy, gravelly loam
Vineyard Age: 12 years
Viticulture Practice: Sustainable (SIP Certified)
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 11 months in 100% French Oak, 70% new
Production: 21 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir (100% 777 Clone)
Acidity: 3.18 pH, 8.1 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.2%
Harvest: September 22, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2022
Release Price: $76
Drink Now through 2030
Past Vintage Wine Scores
The Tondré Grapefield
Originally planted in 1997, the Tondré Grapefield is growing in popularity and recognition as well. Testarossa Winery has been making Tondré Grapefield Pinot Noir since 2012 and Chardonnay since 2014. Tondré is located directly in the center of the Santa Lucia Highlands just to the south of Soberanes and Garys’ Vineyards. Joe Alarid and his team hand-care for each vine where they have multiple clones planted within the 80 acres of Pinot Noir and 21 acres of Chardonnay.