2021 Cuvée Los Gatos Pinot Noir
Monterey AVA
Tasting Notes
“Dark red hue. Aromas of pomegranate, cranberry, cherry cola, and vanilla leap out of the glass. With some time, notes of cloves, blackberry, and raspberry round out the profile. Once on the palate, these qualities build in intensity and are balanced by vibrant acidity and silky tannins. This Pinot Noir blend offers a long and lingering finish. Enjoy now through 2029.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
May 2023
“Cranberries, red currants and potpourri followed by ground cloves, dried orange peel, toast and a touch of tree bark. Medium-bodied, crisp acidity and silky tannins. Zesty finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
JamesSuckling.com
December 2023
Production Data
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Monterey AVA
Viticulture Practice: Sourced from Certified Sustainable vineyards
Cooperage & Ageing: 17 months in stainless steel and French oak, 12% new
Production: 2,870 Cases
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 3.71 pH, 6.47 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.2%
Harvest: Various, hand harvested
Release Price: $32
Drink Now through 2026
Past Vintage Wine Scores
“A medium-bodied, juicy pinot with red berries and hints of citrus peel and spicy herbs. Juicy and savory with a crunchy finish. Drink now. Screw cap.”
JamesSuckling.com
May 2023
“Coaxing aromas of sweet, dark cherry and cola spice. On the palate, there’s an appealing silky texture with rich (but not overripe) fruit and good length. A solid, well crafted Pinot Noir, especially for the price. And a good food wine, too.”
International Wine Review
December 2021
“Fresh and savory with silky texture and notes of cherry and spice; long and bright, a perfect food wine, subtle and likable.”
Anthony Dias Blue
September 2019
“Deep bright-rimmed red. Smoke-accented dark berry and cherry aromas, joined by hints of musky flowers and licorice that build in the background. Chewy and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors and a touch of bitter chocolate. Dusty tannins firm the persistent finish, which features subtle candied rose and allspice nuances.”
Josh Raynolds
Antonio Galloni’s Vinous
November 2019
“Smooth, silky and crisp with tangy acidity and dense flavors of cherry and savory notes; juicy and fresh, long and balanced.”
Anthony Dias Blue
June 2018
“Smooth, juicy and showing deep cherry and savory notes; lush and balanced with earthy elements; juicy and dense.”
Anthony Dias Blue
Cuvée Los Gatos
Cuvée Los Gatos is Testarossa’s casual label that pays homage to the town which has been home to our winery since it was built in 1888. Proprietors Rob and Diana Jensen and Director of Winemaking Bill Brosseau hand-select and combine vineyard lots from highly regarded growing districts for this bottling. Testarossa currently offers Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Monterey County and Rosé of Pinot Noir and Rob’s Red from the Central Coast.