Audrey L

Review of Testarossa Winery

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay winos rejoice! Testaross...

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay winos rejoice! Testarossa is the place for you as they specialize in the wines from these two grapes. From what I know, their grapes are sourced from the Santa Lucia Highlands, and are truly local, Californian. Delicious.

The estate is also beautiful as it's actually taken over the historic Novitiate. They have a cave room, tasting room, and dining room for private events. Voted one of the best places for weddings in the Bay Area!

You can bring your own food and sit down on a picnic table (first come first served up to two hours) and soak up the sunshine and ambiance. Spring is a great time to go as it's just a bit breezy and the flowers are in bloom.

There's is also Wine Bar 107 with some outdoor seating where you can order wine, cheese, or dessert. Best part was that the cheeses served were meant to be paired with these varietals, so they are rather mild. Especially loved the dry jack cheese! It was interesting that they also served some green onion crackers with the cheese and fruit. It reminded me of the green onion crackers from Asian grocery stores, and seemed rather strong for the wine. Pretty cool that all the waiters/waitresses were wearing t-shirts that said, "Got Pinot?" haha.

Highly recommend for the pinot noir and chardonnay experience!