2021 Tondré Grapefield Chardonnay
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA


Tasting Notes
“Medium yellow hue. Intense scents of white peach, passionfruit, coconut, and apple pie leap out of the glass. With some time, notes of butterscotch, caramel, jasmine, and orange zest flow into the aroma profile. All of these qualities persist and are met with pleasant notes of grapefruit. The plush mouthfeel is tamed by bright acidity and followed by a lively, youthful, and pleasing finish. Enjoy now through 2030.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
November 2022
“Rich aromas of baked lemon curd, butterscotch, yellow cake and sandalwood make for a dynamic nose on this bottling. There’s a compelling edge of grapefruit peel and Meyer lemon on the sip, where toasty nut flavors reign.”
Matt Kettmann
Wine Enthusiast
February/March Issue 2023
Production Data
Growers: Joe and Penny Alarid
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 400 feet; East/Northeast
Soil: Sandy, gravelly loam
Vineyard Age: 14 years
Viticulture Practice: Sustainable (SIP Certified)
Vinification: Pressed Whole-cluster, fermented in French Oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 11 months in 100% French Oak, 40% new
Production: 10 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Clone 76)
Acidity: 3.17 pH, 8.66 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.3%
Harvest: September 14, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2022
Release Price: $55
Drink Now through 2030

Past Vintage Wine Scores
The Tondre Grapefield
Originally planted in 1997, the Tondre Grapefield is growing in popularity and recognition as well. Testarossa Winery has been making Tondre Grapefield Pinot Noir since 2012 and Chardonnay since 2014. Tondre is located directly in the center of the Santa Lucia Highlands just to the south of Soberanes and Garys’ Vineyards. Joe Alarid and his team hand-care for each vine where they have multiple clones planted within the 80 acres of Pinot Noir and 21 acres of Chardonnay.