2019 Testarossa Santa Rita Hills Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.31, TA 0.66, 552 cases, $54. Released April 2021. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 43% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Very alluring nose featuring scents of black cherry, black raspberry, baking spices and wine cave. Fresh and juicy with an arrow of acidity complimenting the mid-weight core of cherry, raspberry and exotic spice flavors. Easygoing tannins and quite lengthy on the finish. An impressive expression of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA . Score: 93. Reviewed June 13, 2021

Winery: Testarossa Vineyards
From article: Winemaker Bill Brosseau Works Magic at Testarossa Winery