Striving to bring you the ultimate guest experience with unparalleled premier California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Testarossa Winery
Consistent outstanding wine quality since 1993
We produce world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the historic Novitiate Winery of Los Gatos where we blend centuries-old winemaking techniques with state-of-the-art technology. Since 2000, Rob and Diana Jensen have been working closely with Director of Winemaking Bill Brosseau. Testarossa has consistently produced more than 1,000 different wines earning Outstanding scores of 90+ points.
TESTAROSSA WINE NEW RELEASES
2017 Diana’s
Chardonnay
Medium yellow hue. Abundant notes of kiwi, maple, pineapple, butterscotch, and lemon. With time, notes of key lime pie and orange zest flow in. While the flavors remain true to the aroma profile, they are matched with rich flavors of crème brulee. Exhibiting vibrant acidity, liveliness, and youth, this Chardonnay blend is densely layered with a very long and persistent finish. Enjoy now through 2027.
2017 Niclaire
Pinot Noir
Deep red hue. Brilliant scents of roasted strawberry, French oak spice, and ripe cherry are the first impression of this wine. Then a second wave of aromas show hints of jasmine, marmalade, vanilla bean, crème brulee, and orange zest. This wine ends with a very long, densely layered finish, all the while oozing with complexity.
Enjoy now through 2028
2017 Sanford & Benedict
Vineyard Chardonnay
Medium yellow hue. Refreshing aromas of banana, pineapple, coconut, and brioche of which are followed by scents of crème brulee, apple, and fig. Upon taste, the hedonistic aroma profile intensifies the apple and fig notes along with a touch of oak spice. While the texture is luscious and dense, the modest acidity maintains purity. This wine finishes with a deep, long, and unctuous experience. Enjoy now through 2028.
2017 Sanford & Benedict
Vineyard Pinot Noir
Deep red color. This expressive Pinot Noir exhibits notes of cloves, cranberry, anise, boysenberry, and jasmine. With some aeration, notes of lemon zest, pomegranate, and bing cherry flow outward. These same qualities segue on the palate along with a touch of oak spice. The texture has incredible purity, polish, and vibrancy rarely seen in Pinot Noir. And the ending is equally enjoyable with a lengthy, pleasing, and perfect finish. Enjoy now through 2028.
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