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2020 Rincon Vineyard Pinot Noir
Arroyo Grande Valley Appellation
Winemaker Tasting Notes
"Medium red hue. Aromas of anise, cherry cola, and cloves launch out of the glass. With some air, notes of lemon-zest, roasted strawberries, and oak spice meander into the aroma profile as well. Upon taste, these qualities persist and are matched with creamy flavors. Voluptuous texture and bright acidity provide instant attraction that continues into an intricate and persistent finish. Enjoy now through 2029."
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Price: $74.00
Owned by the Talley Family, who have farmed Southern San Luis Obispo County for three generations, the Rincon Vineyard dates back to 1982. Planted just 7 miles northeast of the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard has soils that are reminiscent of Burgundy, in particularly the Côte de Nuits with its steep terrain. Working closely with the Talley Family, Testarossa owners, Rob and Diana Jensen, and Director of Winemaking Bill Brosseau, have created very exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with classic old world flavors, great concentration and complexity.
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Production Data
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 400 feet; West, Southwest
Soil: Shallow soil composed of local & calcareous clay
Vineyard Age: 35 years
Viticulture Practice: Sustainable (SIP Certified)
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in Stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 21 months in 100% French Oak, 60% new
Production: 18 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir (2A, 667, 115 Clones)
Acidity: 3.59 pH, 5.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 18, 2020
Club Release: August 2022
Drink Now through 2029
96 points & Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast
"This well-crafted, elegant and focused wine starts with aromas of black raspberry, light mocha and a touch of thyme. An expertly wound core of red fruit is kissed lightly by wood on the palate, and the fruit slowly unfurls amidst crumpled red and purple flowers. Drink now–2040."
94 points, PinotFile
"Dark garnet color in the glass. A vigorous nose arrives over time in the glass revealing striking aromas of blackberry, spice, and forest. A spirited wine with exuberant flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, blackberry, black licorice and spice. Flat-out delicious with a measured use of oak, a well-proportioned tannic backbone, and a follow-through of uncommon tenaciousness."
