2019 Testarossa Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.27, TA 0.709, 360 cases, $74. Released August 2021. This vineyard is owned and managed by the Pisoni and Franscioni families. Soils are rocky, sandy loam. Testarossa sources Pisoni clone planted in 2008. Testarossa’s first Pinot Noir from this vineyard was 2011. Aged 19.5 months in French oak barrels, 53% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, bramble and earth lead to a discreetly concentrated wine featuring flavors of earthbound black cherry, blueberry and boysenberry framed by modest tannins. The finish is generous and long-lasting. For whatever reason, I have had many very good Pinot Noirs from this vineyard from multiple producers but never an exceptional one. Score: 92. Reviewed October 10, 2021

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