2020 Testarossa La Rinconada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.27, TA 0.644, RS 07%, 380 cases, $74. Released May 2022. 23-year-old vines, Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW). 67% Pommard 4 clone, 33% Mount Eden clone. Grapes were 100% de-stemmed and fermented in stainless steel. Aged 19 months in French oak barrels, 57% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Very alluring perfume of warm cherry pie with spicy a la mode. The essence of red and dark red cherry and raspberry is long in the mouth and infused with tasty spice. Refined in character with bright acidity, agreeable tannins, and a compliment of oak. This wine is simply outstanding. Score: 94. Reviewed December 3, 2022

Winery: Testarossa Vineyards
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