2021 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA


Tasting Notes
“Deep red hue. Aromas of roasted cherries, ripe pomegranate, jasmine, sage, caramel, and vanilla bean make for quite the sensory experience. These qualities continue and are united with flavors of cherry jam, increasing the pleasure of this wine. Juicy and generous tannins flow seamlessly to a bold, tasty, and full throttle experience. Enjoy now through 2032.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
July 2023
Review coming soon.
Matt Kettmann
Wine Enthusiast
December 2023
Production Data
Growers: Pisoni Family
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1200 feet; Southeast
Soil: Decomposed granite and clay
Vineyard Age: 29 years
Viticulture Practice: Sustainable (SIP Certified)
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in French oak, 67% new
Production: 12 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 3.39 pH, 7.07 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.3%
Harvest: September 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: August 2023
Release Price: $92
Drink Now through 2032

Past Vintage Wine Scores
The Pisoni Vineyard
The Pisoni Vineyard is one of the most special and sought after vineyards in the country. It has been called the closest vineyard to a Grand Cru in the new world by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. It was first planted by Gary Pisoni in 1982 and it is one of the highest vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands at 1300 feet. It is 35 acres consisting of small vineyard blocks along the ridge and mountainous landscape of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. The soil is clay laced with decomposed granite and bears a southeastern exposure. But it is more than the location that makes Pisoni a special place. Gary and his son Mark are obsessive about low yields and meticulous about vineyard management. They have year round long-term employees who care for each and every vine by hand. Every decision in the vineyard implements sustainable farming practices and long-term considerations. Testarossa is proud to have been partnering with the Pisoni Family since 1997.
Past Vintages
Wine Production Data
Learn more about Pisoni Vineyard:
“Farming for the Future. Sustainability at Pisoni Vineyards”