2020 Fogstone Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

Tasting Notes
“Medium yellow hue. Aromas of brioche, ripe apple, papaya, and grapefruit start off this multi-clonal Chardonnay from Fogstone vineyard. With air, additional notes of honey, kiwi, coconut, and caramel unite and flow right into the balanced flavor profile. Acidity is fresh and brisk, yet there is ample richness to balance this wine. This Chardonnay finishes with an enveloping and persistent path. Enjoy now through 2029.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
September 2022
“The hedonistic Fogstone Vineyard Chardonnay has always been one of our favorites, and the 2020 vintage doesn’t disappoint. It’s elegant with a lush, silky texture. Orchard fruit with hints of ripe mango and well-integrated oak are complemented by a sense of stony minerality. Finishes long and seamless. From 27-year-old vines of several different clones (mostly Hudson, 95, 76); matured 21 months in 50% new French oak.” 94+ Points.
Donald Winkler
International Wine Review
February 2023
Production Data
Growers: Carol & Bret Sisney and Gary Filizetti
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 250 – 400 feet; East
Soil: Rocky, well-draining loam soils
Vineyard Age: 27 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW)
Vinification: Pressed Whole-cluster, fermented in French Oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 21 months in 100% French Oak, 50% new
Production: 20 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (30% Clone 95, 35% Hudson Clone, 5% Hyde Clone, 10% Clone 15, 20% Clone 76)
Acidity: 3.44 pH, 6.14 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.3%
Harvest: October 5, 2020, hand harvested
Club Release: September 2022
Release Price: $53
Drink Now Through 2029

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The Fogstone Vineyard
Fogstone Vineyard is owned by Carol & Bret Sisney and Gary Filizetti and is one of the northernmost estates in the Santa Lucia Highlands. It is on an east facing slope that rises from 200 feet to 500 feet as you go up the bench.
Originally planted in 1993 through 1997, Fogstone has thirty-five acres of Pinot Noir, utilizing seven different clones. It has thirty-six acres of Chardonnay consisting of 6 different clones. All seventy-one acres of Fogstone Vineyard are designated for Testarossa, making it one of our few Monopole wines. The property’s close proximity to Monterey Bay makes for a very cool climate, with one of California’s longest growing seasons. The resulting slow, gentle ripening allows for full flavor development on the vine. Fogstone is one of Testarossa’s most innovative vineyard partners; Winemaker Bill Brosseau works very closely with the vineyard manager and directly oversees growing decisions.