Medium yellow color. Nice aromas of tangerine, tamarind orange, honey, peach, apricot, banana, and vanilla bean unite in this multi-vineyard blend. Upon taste, the aroma profile continues seamlessly, while gaining richness in texture. This wine finishes with a smooth, fresh, hedonistic profile, while there is some underlying minerality that begins tgo show. Enjoy now through 2024
Brick red color. Inviting aromas of cherry, cassis, cola, anise, and boysenberry start the enjoyment of this Pinot Noir. With aeration, some hints of sage, blackberry, and orange zest add complexity. Upon taste, the flavors focus towards red fruit and citrus characters. Silky tannins and bright acidity give way to immediate enjoyment of this wine. The finish is intricate and persistent, with a touch of French oak. Enjoy now through 2023.
A small crop produced an intensely flavored wine in this 2011 Pinot Noir from Testarossa. The cool growing season was spared the fall rains in 2011, and the grapes were able to reach full maturity late in the season. The grapes were hand sorted before a cool and careful fermentation at Testarossa. The wine was aged in 46% new French oak before bottling. From winemaker Bill Brosseau: The 2011 SLH release is a classic example of Pinot Noir from the Highlands - ripe black cherry and plum flavors, with a full mid-palate and a light touch of spicy oak on the finish. The trademark bright acidity makes the wine incredibly versatile for food-pairing.