Testarossa Works Series
2017 Doctor’s Vineyard Pinot Noir Clonals
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Clone 777
Tasting Notes
“Dark red hue. Brilliant scents of roasted strawberries, cherry, cranberry, sage, anise, wild thyme, and lemon-zest make for a wonderful fusion of fruits and spice. Upon taste, the flavors segue towards cranberry, cherry, and lemon-zest. Tannins are vibrant and fine grained, providing excellent structure. These elements are matched nicely with zesty acidity, that previews a decadent and layered finish. Enjoy now through 2026.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Production Data
Growers: Hahn Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Barrel Ageing: 18 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 50% new
Production: 2 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 7.3 g/L – 3.11 pH
Alcohol: 14.5%
Harvest: September, 14 2017
Club Release: May 7, 2019
Drink Now through 2026
Calera Clone
Tasting Notes
“Deep red hue. Brilliant scents of ripe cranberries, boysenberry, maraschino cherry, roasted strawberry, jasmine, and anise round out this hedonistic wine. Once on the palate, flavors of ripe cranberries, cherries, and orange come into focus. With a deep, warming, and plush texture, the bright acidity maintains freshness and segues to an intricate, delicate, and persistent finish. Enjoy now through 2027.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Production Data
Growers: Hahn Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Barrel Ageing: 14 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 50% new
Production: 2 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 7.9 g/L – 3.2 pH
Alcohol: 14.5%
Harvest: September, 5 2017
Club Release: May 7, 2019
Drink Now through 2027
Swan Clone
Tasting Notes
“Medium dark red hue. This elegant Pinot Noir opens up with qualities of pomegranate, cherry cola, violets, jasmine, and rose petal. While concentrated in the nose with floral notes, this wine delivers enjoyable tastes of cranberry, pomegranate, lemon-zest, and orange. With soft, supple tannins, the acidity of this wine is vibrant, giving way to a firm and youthful end to this clonal selection. Enjoy now through 2025.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Production Data
Growers: Hahn Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Barrel Ageing: 14 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 50% new
Production: 2 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 7.12 g/L – 3.21 pH
Alcohol: 14.5%
Harvest: September, 7 2017
Club Release: May 7, 2019
Drink Now through 2025
The Doctor’s Vineyard
Doctor’s Vineyard is located at about 350-540 ft. in elevation and has a Southeastern exposure. Testarossa currently receives 40 of the 194 acres of Pinot Noir planted at Doctor’s. The vineyard was originally planted in 1991 and Testarossa’s blocks include more than 10 different Pinot Noir clones. Doctor’s Vineyard is owned by the Hahn Family and is certified sustainable. It has fast become a favorite of Testarossa Wine Club members.