14.2% alc., 115 cases made.
I continue to be very impressed by this winery.
Bracing acidity and limited application of oak makes the varietal shine.
To my palate this is one of the most French-looking Chards coming out of CA these days.
BRAVO!! — 9 years ago
2013 Testa Rossa Chardonnay, Rosella's Vineyard (California Santa Lucia Highlands).
Best-balanced TR Chardonnay to date: nice aromas of honeysuckle and lemon, mid-bodied across the palate with nice green apple acid balanced with a touch of oak on the finish. Super good. — 10 years ago
20130518赤16000円ロウリーズcocoBDP — 12 years ago
Nice flavors but could use some acid punch — 9 years ago
It's good. It's really good. Shows off that bright, confectionary fruit typical of the Santa Lucia Highlands area. Here's the thing though: Sierra Mar Vineyard was only planted in 2008. The vines are still pretty young. The Franscionis have a stellar (and well deserved) reputation for their vineyards, and I'm sure Sierra Mar will get there, but right now I'm just not sure it's showing the complexity I'd like for a $60 single vineyard Pinot. If it's between this and Roar's Gary's Vineyard, Rosella's Vineyard, or Pisoni Vineyard, get one of the other single vineyards. — 9 years ago
Wow, surprisingly impressive. Yeasty, dry, rich and full bodied...just the way I like my bubbles. — 10 years ago
Beautiful , great fruit and acid, great momentum through the mouth. — 11 years ago
Big heady meaty wine. Yum. — 11 years ago
Excellent pinot. Just starting to show hints of age with dried fruits on the nose. Palate is silky smooth with racy acidity. Good stuff. — 9 years ago
Lovely apricot lemon on the nose and balanced acidity on the finish. — 10 years ago
So I got one of Bob's before he did...amazing! — 11 years ago
Custom crush by Ed Kurztman — 11 years ago
Paul Coletta
Stunning. — 9 years ago