Project Description
2018 Cuvée Los Gatos Rosé of Pinot Noir
Central Coast AVA
Tasting Notes
“Beautiful pinkish orange hue. Engaging scents of raspberry, banana, grapefruit, pomegranate, and violets. Upon taste, these characters remain along with notes of citrus intensifying on the palate. The texture is well balanced from start to finish, with exuberant freshness. This youthful Rose of Pinot Noir should continue to shine brightly for the next few years. Enjoy now through 2022.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Production Data
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Central Coast AVA
Barrel Aging: 5 months
Cooperage: stainless steel tanks
Production: 1,228 cases
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Rose
Acidity: 6.33 g/L – 3.28 pH
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: Various
Club Release: May 2019
Consume Now through 2022
Past Vintage Wine Scores
Anthony Dias Blue
SOMM Journal
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.
Past Vintages
Wine Production Data
Tasting Notes
“Golden orange hue. Engaging scents of papaya, orange-zest, mandarin orange, pomegranate, and orange. Upon taste, these characters persist and lead into a bright, fresh, and lush personality. This lovely Rose of Pinot Noir finishes smooth, full, and with pleasure. Enjoy now through 2023.”
~ Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Production Data
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Central Coast AVA
Barrel Aging: 5 months
Cooperage: stainless steel tanks
Production: 681 cases
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir Rose
Acidity: 6.37 g/L – 3.45 pH
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 2017
Club Release: July 2018
Consume Now through 2023
Tasting Notes
“Vibrant pink hue. Concentrated scents of tangerine, grapefruit, cherry, cranberry, and pomegranate unite is this Rose. Upon taste these characters persist and are met with notes of orange. A nice, brisk and refreshing palate which ends with a mineral flavor and pleasing aftertaste. Enjoy now through 2019.”
~ Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Production Data
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Monterey AVA
Barrel Aging: 4.5 months
Cooperage: Stainless steel tank
Production: 622 cases
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 7.61 g/L – 3.25 pH
Alcohol: 14.2%
Harvest: September-October, 2016
Club Release: July 2018
Consume Now through 2019
Tasting Notes
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~ Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Production Data
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Monterey AVA
Barrel Aging: 4 months
Cooperage: Various
Production: 677 cases
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 6.89 g/L – 3.16 pH
Alcohol: 13.2%
Harvest: August – September 2015
Club Release: July 2016
Consume Now through
Tasting Notes
“Pink orange hue. Brilliant aromas of orange, cranberry, pomegranate, violet, papaya and brioche unite in a pleasing fashion. These aromas stay true in the palate and are shaped by a soft and seductive texture. This Rose exhibits a supple, yet multi-layered, and savvy finish. Enjoy now through 2018.”
~ Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Production Data
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Monterey AVA
Barrel Aging: months
Cooperage: Various
Production:
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: pH
Alcohol: %
Harvest: Various
Club Release:
Consume Now through 2018