2021 Fogstone Vineyard Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA


Tasting Notes
“Deep red hue. Enchanting scents of cherry, vanilla bean, cranberry, sage, and anise. With some air, scents of rose petal, papaya, and boysenberry complete the sensory experience. Flavors of cherry, cranberry, sage, anise, rose petal and boysenberry unite in a very pleasing way. Juicy tannins are met with some tension in the palate, along with bright acidity to provide a level of restraint to this wine. This Pinot Noir finishes complex and youthful. Enjoy now through 2032.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
September 2023
Not yet reviewed.
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: Destemmed, fermented in stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 19 months in 100% French oak, 58% new
Production: 24 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 3.61 pH, 6.46 TA (g/L))
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: October 6, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: September 2023
Release Price: $76
Drink Now through 2032

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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.