Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands

 

Varietal: Chardonnay

Composition: Chardonnay 100%

Vintage: 2013

Region: Monterey County, California, USA

Winemaker: Bill Brosseau

Alcohol: 14.2%

Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands

Working closely with the top vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands’ appellation, Testarossa has produced yet another distinctive vintage of this highly anticipated Chardonnay. The Highlands is one of the state’s best-known regions for world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The area’s close proximity to Monterey Bay makes for a very cool climate, with one of California’s longest growing seasons. The resulting slow, gentle ripening allows for full flavor development on the vine. Testarossa’s production team’s partnership with the best estates in the Santa Lucia Highlands ensure only the highest quality fruit makes it to the winery.  5,286 cases of this 2013 vintage have been produced.