Vineyard: Cortada Alta

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Winemaker Bill Brosseau Works Magic at Testarossa Winery (12.19 6/13/2021)
Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (11.24 6/9/2018)
Recently Tasted 2018 California & Oregon Pinot Noir (12.15 2/28/2021)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Testarossa Vineyards
Mansfield-Dunne

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2019 Testarossa Cortada Alta Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.57, 175 cases, $74. Released February 2021. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 73% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aromas of dark cherry, tilled earth and roseate. Mid-weight plus in style, offering earth-kissed flavors of cherry and berry framed by some unresolved tannin. There is a slight guaiacol (smoke) undertone. Score: 90. Reviewed June 13, 2021 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2018 Mansfield-Dunne Cortada Alta Vineyard Dijon Clones Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 1 select barrel, $N/A. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Highly aromatic, with seductive aromas of dark berries, ripe black cherries, baking spices and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with an appealing sleekness and roundness. Robust purple and black fruits are featured, framed by very modest tannins and uplifting acidity. Oak does not make an appearance. The intensely fruity finish is quenching. This wine has spirit. Score: 93. Reviewed February 28, 2021 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2018 Mansfield-Dunne Cortada Alta Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 192 cases, $58. Multiple clones. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 75% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Reserved aromas of black currant, cardamom spice and wet loamy soil. Full-bodied in style with layers of purple and black berry and pomegranate fruit flavors. Modest and balancing tannins with the faintest oak in the background. Impressively generous finish that lingers. Score: 92. Reviewed February 28, 2021 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Mansfield-Dunne Cortada Alta Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., pH 3.71, TA 0.59, 141 cases, 150 cases, $58. Released June 1, 2018. Clones “828,” 23, Pommard 05, 667 and Swan. Aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Very pleasant and enticing aromas of black cherry, dark rose petal and seasoned oak. Mid weight plus in style, offering a melange of flavors including black cherry, black raspberry, plum, cola and spice. The fruit is ripe but not too ripe. Polished in demeanor, with good length in the mouth and a pleasing finish. Score: 91. Reviewed June 9, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »