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2022 Testarossa Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

93Wine Enthusiast

Dense and juicy fruit aromas are layered in herb, rock and intoxicating spices on the nose... There's a density to the palate...flavors of cherry, strawberry and mace...

92James Suckling

Spicy and lively...well-concentrated...goes deep in cherry skin, red peppercorns, cranberries and cinnamon on a full body...mouth-filling texture, definite oak spices and moderate tannins... Lingering finish, too. Sustainable.

92Jeb Dunnuck

Beautiful raspberry fruits, crushed stone, sweet spice, and some savory herb notes...nicely balanced, textured...medium to full-bodied, has a round, supple mouthfeel, and outstanding length.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills

Santa Rita Hills AVA in northern Santa Barbara County was granted appellation status in 2001. Located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton, it has a total area of 30,720 acres with 2,700 vineyard acres. The area is considered a cool climate for vineyards, so vineyards are most often planted with the cool-weather grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The hills in the western part of this appellation are directly exposed to the Pacific Ocean, meaning that maritime winds and fog make the western edge of the Santa Rita Hills AVA particularly cool. The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard planted in 1971 was the first vineyard in the district and is still considered one of the best.

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

2022 Testarossa Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir