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Appellation: Santa Rita Hills (Santa Barbara)
Owner: Robert Atkin
Acreage (for Testarossa):

  • Chardonnay, 5 acres, planted in 1971
  • Pinot Noir, 5 acres, planted in 1971
Yield: 1.5 tons per acre
Soil Composition: Botella clay-loam, Ballard sandy-loam, Santa Lucia shaley clay-loam
Elevation: 200-400ft
Exposure: Multiple exposures
Climate: Extreme marine influenced due to a unique traverse maritime throat. Average summer temperatures between 70 and 75 degrees, and often cooler.
First Testarossa vintage:
2004—Chardonnay; 2004—Pinot Noir

The 130-acre Sanford & Benedict Vineyard was planted in 1971, in what is now called the Santa Rita Hills, one of the most exciting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay growing areas in the country. It is currently owned by Robert Atkin and has, for over three decades, been considered one of the crown jewels of Santa Barbara County. The shaley-clay loam soil adds character to all the wines from this vineyard.

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