2017 Cuvée Los Gatos Rob’s Red Blend
Central Coast AVA
Tasting Notes
“Deep red hue. Intense aromas of blackberry, currant, boysenberry, anise, and oak spice. Upon taste, these characters continue and exhibit creamy flavors. The texture of this Red Blend is expansive and lively on the palate. As it nears the end of the sensory experience, it offers a fresh, savory, and full adventure for immediate enjoyment. Enjoy now through 2027.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
June 2022
Not Yet Reviewed
Production Data
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Central Coast AVA
Cooperage & Barrel Ageing: 54 months in 30% New French Oak
Production: 395 cases
Composition: 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, 6% Syrah, 5% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
Acidity: 3.34 pH, 8.24 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.5%
Harvest: October-November 2017
Release Price: $40
Drink now through 2027
Past Vintage Wine Scores
“Vibrant ruby color; lush blackberry nose; smooth, dense and fresh with spice and deep earthy notes; silky and rich, luscious and showing great finesse; long and balanced.”
Anthony Dias Blue
May 2019
“Bright ruby. Displays smoke- and spice-accented red currant and cherry aromas, along with hints of pipe tobacco and candied flowers. Smooth and open-knit, offering gently sweet red fruit flavors that deepen and take a darker turn to cassis and licorice on the back half. Supple tannins shape the floral-tinged finish, which lingers with very good tenacity.”
Josh Raynolds
Antonio Galloni Vinous
Central Coast
Our Rob’s Red is named after our founder and proprietor Rob Jensen. It’s a Bordeaux blend from vineyards in the Central Coast AVA, primarily the Santa Cruz Mountains. The blend of this wine changes every vintage, but it remains a perennial favorite among our wine club members. It was actually inspired by Robert Mondavi who was a big influence to Rob and Diana Jensen during Testarossa Winery’s early days.