CASE PRICE = $13.99 per bottle (12 bottle minimum purchase)(Discounts apply after adding the correct amount to your basket)
Notes from the Winemaker:
The name Testarossa (Italian for “red-head”) was Rob’s nickname
while a University student in Assisi, Italy almost 20 years ago. We
named our flagship Chardonnay “Castello” (Italian for “Castle”) after
the medieval castle of Assisi that sits just above this hill.
Castello Chardonnay is a blend of several vineyards which combines
more forward “California style” fruit from Santa Barbara, with more
“old world style” Chardonnay from Monterey to create a blend that
combines rich forward, tropical fruit flavors with an underlying
backbone of minerals and firm acidity. It is a wine that is praised not
only for its exceptional quality but also its great value.
What Does It Taste Like?
Pale yellow color. Intense aromas of banana, fig, lemon, and honey
jump readily out of the glass. With some aeration, vanilla bean and
papaya become apparent. Upon taste, this Chardonnay blend is
crisp and lively, with flavors of citrus, tropical fruit, and creme brulee.
This wine finishes with medium weight and a lingering, delicate
finish. Enjoy now through 2013.
Ratings / Reviews:
Connoisseurs' Guide To California Wine - 91 Points for the '06
