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Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains (Santa Cruz County)
Owner: Jim & Judy Schultze
Acreage (for Testarossa):

  • Pinot Noir, 3 acres, planted in 1997
Yield: 1.5 to 2.5 tons per acre
Soil Composition: Lompico series silty, clay loam
Elevation: 950ft
Exposure: Southeast-facing slopes
Climate: Marine influence, cool sunny days, night-time fog burns off in early morning. Highs to lower 70s; lows to mid 40s.
First Testarossa vintage:
2004—Pinot Noir

Judy and Jim Schultze’s passion for Pinot Noir lead them to plant their hillside vineyard in 1996. Frequent trips to Europe’s best Pinot Noir growing areas have strongly influenced their belief in the traditions that have led to many of the world’s great wines. Moreover, their California pioneering spirit has led them to innovate and push the quality of their Pinot Noir to new heights every vintage.

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