2019 Testarossa Graham Family Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.69, TA 0.522, 312 cases, $74. Released September 2021. This small vineyard is owned by Howard and Linda Graham. Dijon clones 667, 777, and faux 828 planted in Goldridge sandy loam soil in 2001. Testarossa’s first vintage Pinot Noir from this vintage was 2004. Aged 21 months in French oak barrels, 59% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The perfume of ripest black cherry, baking spices, vanilla and woodland gather allure over time in the glass. Mid-weight plus in style and richly endowed with black cherry, cola and baking spice flavors. A solid, harmonious, and fruit-driven wine, but not enough to get too excited about. Score: 92. Reviewed October 10, 2021

Winery: Testarossa Vineyards
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