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2021 Testarossa Doctor's Vineyard Pinot Noir

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July 27, 2025 - $36

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RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

...bright acids and veins of tannin cut through, lending notable precision and tension throughout. Medium in body...wonderfully nuanced from start to finish. Sweet dark cherry, mocha, spice and a kiss of new oak linger.

92Burghound.com

...nose grudgingly reveals its notes of herbal tea, spice, red pinot fruit and plum. The delicious, detailed and vibrant middle weight flavors possess an attractive mouthfeel...

91Wine Enthusiast

Bold and juicy aromas of boysenberry jam are leveled by fennel frond and a rusty, rocky minerality on the nose...palate lands with rather ripe strawberry and boysenberry flavor, as hints of herb and pepper balance the fruit.

90James Suckling

Strawberry confit, red cherries with potpourri followed by blanched almonds, sweet squash and caramel. Medium body, moderate acidity and fine tannins. Dense and perfumed.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Monterey, Santa Lucia Highlands

Santa Lucia Highlands AVA is a 12-mile long, narrow strip of an appellation wedged along the eastern hillsides of the Santa Lucia mountain range. Given its proximity to Big Sur and the Gabilan Mountain Range to the northeast, Santa Lucia a cool-climate wine growing district. Morning sun is often followed by maritime winds and fog in the afternoon, a weather pattern that prolongs the growing season and means long, gentle ripening of the grapes. Spanish missionaries planted vineyards in the district in the 18th century, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that modern winemakers planted vineyards and began making high quality wine. The district received AVA status in 1991 and today there are 6,000 vineyard acres in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Pinot Noir is the dominant grape planted, followed by Chardonnay and Riesling.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2021 Testarossa Doctor's Vineyard Pinot Noir