2019 Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

Tasting Notes
“Dark red hue. Brilliant scents of cherry cola, jasmine, papaya, orange zest and melon. With air, secondary notes of rhubarb, ripe cherry pie, rose petal, and pomegranate ooze out of the glass. Once on the palate, the flavors concentrate towards cherry, tangerine, rhubarb, and pomegranate. This Pinot Noir has amazing texture and vibrancy. The finish is very pure and lovely. Enjoy now through 2030.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
June 2021
“Vivid red. A highly seductive bouquet evokes ripe red/blue fruits, incense, oak spices, potpourri and botanical herbs. Stains the palate with finely detailed Chambord, boysenberry, cherry-cola, lavender, vanilla and spicecake flavors that smoothly blend power and elegance. The floral and spice notes repeat strongly on an extremely long, finely etched finish that’s framed by polished, even tannins. 57% new French Oak.”
Josh Raynolds
Vinous
May 2022
Production Data
Growers: Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 300 – 400 feet; East/Southeast
Soil: Sandy, gravelly soils
Vineyard Age: 22 years
Viticulture Practice: Sustainable (SIP Certified)
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 18 months in 100% French Oak, 57% new
Production: 25 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Clones: 100% Pisoni Clone
Acidity: 3.19 pH, 7.52 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.3%
Harvest: September 30, 2019
Club Release: June 2021
Release Price: $76
Drink Now through 2030

Past Vintage Wine Scores
The Garys’ Vineyard
Garys’ Vineyard is arguably the most famous property in the Santa Lucia Highlands; Pinot Noir fruit from here is sought-after by many of the finest wineries in the world for their most limited releases. Garys’ is a partnership between Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni, two of the Highlands’ most dynamic growers. Originally planted in 1997, Gary’s has forty-two acres of “Pisoni clone” Pinot Noir. 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. Five acres of Pinot Noir at Garys’ are allocated annually to Testarossa where they have been making Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir since 1999.