2020 Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills AVA

Tasting Notes
“Pale straw hue. Enchanting aromas of passionfruit, mango, ripe fig, and apple pie. With some air, notes of nectarine and vanilla bean flare out. Once on the palate, the flavors stay true to the aromas while being enhanced by lemon, honey, and oak spice. With brisk acidity and generous concentration, this Chardonnay blend finishes with dimension and pleasure. Enjoy now through 2030.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
January 2022
“Lush, Elegant, with pillowy texture and a complex palate and a long finish.”
Anthony Dias Blue
March 2022
Production Data
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills
Viticulture Practice: Sourced from Certified Sustainable Vineyards
Vinification: Pressed Whole-cluster, fermented in French Oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 14 months in 100% French Oak, 18% new
Production: 17 Barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Acidity: 3.29 pH, 7.18 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.2%
Harvest: Various
Club Release: February 2022
Release Price: $45
Drink Now through 2030

Past Vintage Wine Scores
Sta. Rita Hills
The Santa Rita Hills appellation is one the unique places where the valleys run east-west opening up toward the Pacific Ocean near Lompoc in Santa Barbara County. The valley is nestled between the Purisima Hills and the Santa Rosa Hills with the Santa Ynez river running through it. Fog and cool, ocean breezes coupled with wind and soils that limit vine vigor add to intense flavor in cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Testarossa has been making wine from the Santa Rita Hills since 2004.