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2020 Diana's Chardonnay
Available for JRS and Platinum members.
California Appellation
Winemaker Tasting Notes
"Brilliant straw hue. Beautiful scents of passionfruit, ripe peach, coconut and papaya jump readily out of the glass. With some air, notes of guava, brioche, apricot, and fig envelope the nose. Upon taste, these qualities persist with incredible creaminess. The texture of this ‘best of the best’ Chardonnay blend is amazing with rich, dense, and lush qualities. The finish is full, fresh, and delicious. Enjoy now through 2032."
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Price: $81.00
California AVA
About The Jensen Reserve Society
"Twenty-six years ago, Diana and I, two engineers from Santa Clara University, followed our passion and started making wine in our small Silicon Valley garage. Six years later, we released our first Niclaire "prestige Cuvée" Pinot Noir made from a small selection of only our finest barrels. With such an amazing array of world-class vineyards and Bill Brousseau leading our winemaking team for the past 21 years, we are beyond proud to offer the newest vintage of our most elegant, long-aging, limited availability Jensen family reserve wines: the 2020 Diana's Chardonnay and 2020 Niclaire Pinot Noir." ~ Rob Jensen, Owner & Proprietor
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: California AVA
Viticulture Practice: Sourced from Certified Sustainable and Organic vineyards
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak barrels
Cooperage & Barrel Ageing: 16 months in 100% French Oak, 62% new
Production: 19 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Acidity: 3.31 pH, 6.59 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.3%
Harvest: August 19 – October 7, 2020
Club Release: June 2022
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About The Jensen Reserve Society
"Twenty-six years ago, Diana and I, two engineers from Santa Clara University, followed our passion and started making wine in our small Silicon Valley garage. Six years later, we released our first Niclaire "prestige Cuvée" Pinot Noir made from a small selection of only our finest barrels. With such an amazing array of world-class vineyards and Bill Brousseau leading our winemaking team for the past 21 years, we are beyond proud to offer the newest vintage of our most elegant, long-aging, limited availability Jensen family reserve wines: the 2020 Diana's Chardonnay and 2020 Niclaire Pinot Noir." ~ Rob Jensen, Owner & Proprietor
Growers: Various
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: California AVA
Viticulture Practice: Sourced from Certified Sustainable and Organic vineyards
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak barrels
Cooperage & Barrel Ageing: 16 months in 100% French Oak, 62% new
Production: 19 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Acidity: 3.31 pH, 6.59 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.3%
Harvest: August 19 – October 7, 2020
Club Release: June 2022
Drink Now through 2032
Accolades
2020- 95 pts, Connoisseurs' Guide
2019- 95 pts & Top 10 Wines, Connoisseurs' Guide
2018- 95 pts & White Wine of the Year, Connoisseurs' Guide
2017- 95 pts & Top 10 Wines, Connoisseurs' Guide
2016- 95 pts, Anthony Dias Blue
2015- 94 pts, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2014- 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast
2013- 94 pts, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2012- 94 pts, Connoisseurs' Guide
2011- 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast
2010- 94 pts, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2009- 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast
Accolades
2020- 95 pts, Connoisseurs' Guide
2019- 95 pts & Top 10 Wines, Connoisseurs' Guide
2018- 95 pts & White Wine of the Year, Connoisseurs' Guide
2017- 95 pts & Top 10 Wines, Connoisseurs' Guide
2016- 95 pts, Anthony Dias Blue
2015- 94 pts, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2014- 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast
2013- 94 pts, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2012- 94 pts, Connoisseurs' Guide
2011- 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast
2010- 94 pts, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2009- 94 pts, Wine Enthusiast
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95 points, Connoisseurs' Guide
"Testarossa’s Diana’s Chardonnay is a special lot selection drawn from what the winery believes to be the very best barrels in any given vintage regardless of vineyard source, and, as has perennially been the case in the past, it is again a remarkable blended wine that is far more than a sum of its parts. It is a convincing rebuttal to arguments that a classic, genuinely great wine must first and always be a reflection of the specific place in which it was grown and is, instead, one that keenly reminds that meticulous selection and artful winemaking are no less important than the imprint of terroir. It is as deep, as rich and as expressive as any Chardonnay on the Testarossa roster, and it is the most compellingly complex and polished of them all. Bravo."
95 points, Anthony Dias Blue
"This glorious wine is a blend of premium lots that, surprisingly delivers a catalog of the best qualities of each of them; lush with toast vanilla and a balanced charm."
94 points, International Wine Review
"Similar to the 2019 vintage of Diana’s with its opulent texture but with fruit a little more reserved. Silky, round and full palate of dried mango, apple and hazelnut with citrus like acidity. Beautifully integrated and luxurious. Sourced from sustainable and organic vineyards in the Chalone, Arroyo Grande Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, and Santa Lucia Highlands AVAs, fermented and aged 17 months in 62% new French oak."
93 points, Wine Enthusiast
"A light sizzle of lemon juice, clean peach and delicate pineapple aromas make for a very clean and inviting nose on this bottling from winemaker Bill Brosseau’s family vineyard. A firm tension frames the sip, where lemony acidity, light apple and a hint of pear meet with a pinch of salt."
92 points, James Suckling
"Inviting aromas of white tea, baked lemon and rosemary. Medium-bodied with bright, zippy acidity. Fresh. Plenty of dried herbs and citrus fruit here, with lovely balance and length. Soft tannins at the finish. Nicely done. Drink or hold."
94 points,James Suckling
"Savory aromas of fresh straw, lemon curd, rosemary and sliced almond. Medium-to full-bodied with a lot of elegance and refinement. Fresh fruit with toasted nuts and roasted herbs. Layered. Gentle tannins steady the flavors and give structure to the palate. Delicious. Drink or hold."
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