Testarossa Winery

Wedding Venue: Testarossa Winery Picture Perfect

Posted May 9, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Majesta Campbell Photography Click here to see more of this beautiful venue! Ask the expert Finding the right wedding venue is a personal process of discovery and the first step you and your “husband to be” will take as you plan your life together. The location, the aesthetic, the view- all of these elements can play a part in deciding what is right for you. Photography is a significant investment for most couples and if “drop dead” photographs are an essential element for you, then it is imperative you consider this as you choose your venue. To your [...]

Wedding Venue: Testarossa Winery

Posted Mar 21, 2012 by Thea Smith

Photography by: Daniela Degrassi Photography About the Venue Testarossa Winery, located in the historic 19th century Los Gatos Novitiate, feels worlds away. However, the rambling old-world buildings are located only half a mile from adorable downtown Los Gatos, offering abundant and easily accessible lodging and great daytime activities for guests. To keep things light and bright, host an outdoor ceremony at the courtyard patio which offers brightly colored flowers and is backed by a grove of towering trees. The space is laid out perfectly for ceremonies with its two-step wooden deck flanked on one side by ivy and on the [...]

Wedding Venue: Testarossa Winery Fairytale Wedding

Posted Dec 21, 2011 by Thea Smith

Photography by: Cara Mia Photography This venue is amazing! Click here for more images from this and other weddings. About the Venue Testarossa Winery, located in the historic 19th century Los Gatos Novitiate, feels like a fairytale. This amazing and historic location will garner its fair share of attention from your wedding guests. The strong masonry structures and rich textures provided by the raw building materials remind you of a castle, but this one comes complete with every modern amenity. The sunny outdoor patio is filled with flowers and creates a wonderfully playful location for a ceremony or alfresco reception. [...]

Wedding Venue: Testarossa Winery

Posted Aug 26, 2011 by Gabrielle

Photography by: Cara Mia Photography About the Venue With stone walls and wrought-iron gates adorning this magnificent venue, Testarossa Winery in Los Gatos offers old-world elegance and timeless charm. The historic winery offers a variety of options available for your nuptials, ensuring your day will be picture perfect. As you pass through the front door, a stone tunnel with century-old limestone walls and a vaulted ceiling offers a cave-like feel and an intimate spot for a ceremony. Continue your celebration in The Castello Room, Testarossa’s tasting room, with wine and appetizers before moving into the larger Palazzio Room where an [...]

Wedding Venue: Testarossa Winery Carried Away In a Castle

Posted Aug 13, 2011 by Gabrielle

Photography by: Cara Mia Photography About the Venue Testarossa Winery, located in the historic 19th century Los Gatos Novitiate, feels like a fairytale. This amazing and historic location will garner its fair share of attention from your wedding guests. The strong masonry structures and rich textures provided by the raw building materials remind you of a castle, but this one comes complete with every modern amenity. The sunny outdoor patio is filled with flowers and creates a wonderfully playful location for a ceremony or alfresco reception. Trees border one side while a bank of ivy envelops a recessed wooden deck on [...]

Wedding Venue: Testarossa Winery

Posted Jul 27, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Jay Tsai Photography About the Venue As a university student in Italy, Rob Jensen adapted quickly to being called ‘Testa Rosso’ (Red Head). It was fitting that when he and his wife Diane decided to quit their high-tech jobs in the Silicon Valley and commit themselves to their passion of handcrafting wine they decided to call themselves Testarossa Winery. Testarossa is located in Saratoga; however, unlike many of the area’s wineries which are nestled into the rolling hills, Testarossa is the most convenient location. The winery itself is located near the Main Street district of Saratoga, which means no winding hills or [...]

Wedding Venue: Testarossa Winery Brighten Your World With Color

Posted Jul 19, 2011 by Jessica@IDoVenues

Photography by: Meg Perotti About the Venue Testarossa Winery, located in the historic 19th century Los Gatos Novitiate, feels worlds away. However, the rambling old-world buildings are located only half a mile from adorable downtown Los Gatos, offering abundant and easily accessible lodging and great daytime activities for guests. To keep things light and bright, host an outdoor ceremony at the courtyard patio which offers brightly colored flowers and is backed by a grove of towering trees. The space is laid out perfectly for ceremonies with its two-step wooden deck flanked on one side by ivy and on the other [...]

Wedding Venue: Testarossa Winery Living The American Dream

Posted Jul 1, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Daniela Degrassi Photography Summary The story behind Testarossa Winery reads like a chapter straight out of a book titled “How to Make your American Dream come True.” The co-founders of the winery are a husband and wife team of high-tech Silicon Valley executives who have a passion for wine-making. Crafting their first vintage of Chardonnay right in their garage, Testarossa now occupies the Historic Novitiate Winery in downtown Los Gatos and produces over 15,000 cases per year. This amazing facility makes you rethink your idea of a wine country wedding. Historic and picturesque, this winery is the perfect [...]

Wedding Venue: Testarossa Winery Sneak Preview

Posted Oct 11, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Andrew Weeks Summary The story behind Testarossa Winery reads like a chapter straight out of a book titled “How to Make your American Dream come True.” The co-founders of the winery are a husband and wife team of high-tech Silicon Valley executives who have a passion for wine-making. Crafting their first vintage of Chardonnay right in their garage, Testarossa now occupies the Historic Novitiate Winery in downtown Los Gatos and produces over 15,000 cases per year. This amazing facility makes you rethink your idea of a wine country wedding. Historic and picturesque, this winery is the perfect place [...]