2019 Testarossa Doctor’s Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.38, TA 0.694, 1,296 cases, $76. Released October 2021. This vineyard, owned by the Hahn Family, has sandy loam soils and is located at 350-540 feet elevation with southeast exposure. Clones are Dijon 113, 115, 667 and 777, Pommard 5, Swan, Jackson 9, Martini 13, Calera and Wädenswil 2A planted in 1991. Testarossa’s first vintage of Pinot Noir from this vineyard was 2008. Aged 20 months in French oak barrels, 54% new. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The nose features aromas of earthy flora, cherry compote and petrol. An easygoing wine in a middleweight style with earth-toned flavors of dark cherry and purple berry with a good dose of spice., Well-crafted in a dusty, rustic tone with a modestly long finish. Score: 92. Reviewed October 10, 2021

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