November Wine Club Releases
2013 Santa Cruz Mountains Meritage- not yet reviewed
2014 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay- 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
2014 La Rinconada Vineyard Chardonnay- 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
2014 Fogstone Vineyard Chardonnay- 93 points, International Wine Review
2014 Guidotti Vineyard Pinot Noir- 92 points, Wine Enthusiast
2014 La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir- 94 points, Wine Enthusiast
2016 Harvest update Central Coast sitesBy Director of Winemaking Bill Brosseau
Pinot Noir perspective – We saw somewhat of an atypical ripening curve at some of our vineyards, leading to some interesting circumstances for timing of harvest. This certainly kept us on our toes and assured us that we needed to visit every site on every trip, in some cases 3 times per week. The constancy of vineyard visitations really paid off as in some cases sugars, acids, and seeds were all in harmony, yet skins were still somewhat tough. The more one tastes grapes ripen on the vine, the easier it becomes to predict the optimum point in time where every critical characteristic is in harmony. Overall, the weather was steady and predictable, with no threat of rain. We had some good shots of fog in the Salinas valley which did increase some botrytis pressure but with careful culling at the vineyard and the sorting table, we averted any negative consequences. Due to good concentration of flavors, the need to remove juice prior to fermentation was diminished. Early on color extraction was about average but upon a few week after draining wine from its skins, color grew quickly with intensity. All in all, we are very excited for the general quality for the average yields we experienced as were the growers.
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Testarossa's Award Winning Wine Bar 107 continues to be the South Bay's favorite spot to listen to live music, be it under the a shade tree or under the stars as the fall weather is upon us. As the seasons change remember to come cozy up in our intimate cellars as Wine Bar 107 is open year round. Enjoy outstanding wines, small plates and live music three days a week. While it may be cool outside, Wine Bar 107 is the hottest place in town. Come for the music and stay for the wine! Thursday: 3 - 8 Music at 5:30 Upcoming Events
November 5-6 Portfolio Release November 11 - Harvest Dinner November 13 - March of Dimes – Fairmont Hotel San Jose November 19 - Pinotfest – Farallon Restaurant San Francisco December 3-4 Single Vineyard Release December 4 - Prohibition Luncheon with Bill Brosseau |