Testarossa University Series
Testarossa Winery strives to keep things fresh when it comes to satisfying your thirst for wine knowledge. Thus the institution of Testarossa University, our year-round series of wine classes taught by our team of knowledgeable wine educators led by longtime Testarossa staffer Bob Zamora and resident Certified Sommelier Ryan Smith, who is also our Direct to Consumer Manager. Curriculum topics range from the basics of wine tasting to winemaking, including the science behind winemaking, deep dives into the terroir of different appellations and vineyards, vertical and horizontal tastings, clonal comparisons and more!
Wine Club member discounts apply. Advanced reservations required.
We are currently experiencing some difficulties with our reservation portal services at CellarPass.
Please call (408) 357-8062 or email clubt@testarossa.com to reserve your seats or with any questions!
2020 Winter Series
Feb – Mar 2020
Wine Basics
Tue, Feb 11 at 6pm
Sun, Feb 16 at 1pm
Location: Los Gatos Winery
Price: $35
Brosseau Vineyard Vertical Tasting
Tue, Feb 18 at 6pm
Sun, Feb 23 at 1pm
Location: Los Gatos Winery
Price: $60
All About Cabernet
Tue, Feb 25 at 6pm
Sun, Mar 1 at 1pm
Location: Los Gatos Winery
Price: $60
Chardonnay & Cheese Tour of California
Tue, Mar 3 at 6pm
Sun, Mar 8 at 1pm
Location: Los Gatos Winery
Price: $65
Learn about the five growing regions of California that we source Chardonnay from, all while tasting our wines expertly paired with cheeses hailing from the same region!
Pinot Noir & Cheese Tour of California
Tue, Mar 10 at 6pm
Sun, Mar 15 at 1pm
Location: Los Gatos Winery
Price: $65
Learn about the unique qualities of the five growing regions we source Pinot Noir from, all expertly paired with local cheeses. See (and taste) why we are so lucky to source fruit from the best places in California!
2014 Vintage Retrospective
Tue, Mar 17 at 6pm
Sun, Mar 22 at 1pm
Location: Los Gatos Winery
Price: $75
2014 was a fantastic vintage for California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir- taste how our wines are drinking after six years slumber in our library. Raid our cellar instead of your own.
Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Horizontal Tasting
Tue, Mar 24at 6pm
Sun, Mar 29 at 1pm
Location: Los Gatos Winery
Price: $75
Sanford & Benedict is the most historic vineyard in the Central Coast of California, and many world class wineries turn their fruit into stunning wines. Get a sneak peak of Testarossa’s newest vintage while tasting other winery’s examples to learn how our winemaking style and method influence our final product.
