2021 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

Tasting Notes
“Dark red hue. Scents of cherry cola, roasted raspberries, and vanilla bean unite in this blend of our finest Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir vineyards. In the background there are some notes of grapefruit and orange-zest which provide an element of freshness. Once on the palate, these qualities continue and are accentuated by dried cherry notes. Fine tannins with incredible depth and richness offer a pleasing experience while the modest acidity maintains a youthful, lively, and refreshing finish. Enjoy now through 2030.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
September 2022
“Notes of ripe strawberries and cherries with spicy herbs, hibiscus and crushed rocks. Medium- to full-bodied, tense and concentrated with red fruit character and savory juiciness. Bright finish. Drink or hold.”
JamesSuckling.com
May 2023
Production Data
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Viticulture Practice: Sourced from Certified Sustainable vineyards
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 10 months in 100% French Oak, 39% new
Production: 148 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 3.58 pH, 6.45 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 22 – October 6, 2021, hand harvested
Release Price: $55
Drink now through 2030

Past Vintage Wine Scores
Santa Lucia Highlands
Working closely with the top vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands’ appellation, Testarossa has produced yet another distinctive vintage of this highly anticipated Pinot Noir. The Highlands is one of the state’s best known regions for world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The area’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. Testarossa’s production team’s partnership with the best estates in the Santa Lucia Highlands ensure only the highest quality fruit makes it to the winery.