Country: US / Cuvee 107
Variety: Pinot Noir California
Winery: Testarossa / Santa Lucia Highlands
This is a breadwinner bottling for the otherwise high-end, single-vineyard specialists from Los Gatos. It’s a solid deal, offering a tight, slightly sour nose of cranberry juice, graphite and violets. The palate clings to juicy cherries with a sage-like twist.