Etude
Estate Carneros Pinot Noir
2017
About this winery
Etude Wines is known for its 35 year legacy of high quality Pinot Noirs that deliver the best of the old and new world style and winemaking techniques. Grace Benoist Ranch is our flagship estate property. Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard long before the harvest and that superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker, resulting in authentic varietal expression. This remains our approach today as we continue to build the...
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Production notes
The wine underwent cold maceration in small lot open-top fermenters with extended time on the skins and less whole cluster inclusion than in previous vintages. This was followed by 12 months of ageing in the finest French oak barrels of which 25% were new. Coming from vineyard parcels that are vinified and aged individually, the final blend is subject to a rigorous selection process, whereby only the best casks are chosen for the final blend.
Tasting notes
A vibrant red ruby color, this 2017 Carneros Pinot Noir shows lifted red berry fruit flavors and aromas of fresh strawberry, Bing cherry, and raspberry, along with the signature cinnamon graham cracker spice found in our Grace Benoist Ranch Pinots Noirs. Appealing and bright, concentrated red fruit comes through on the palate, alongside delicate mineral earth and spice notes, followed by a lush mouthfeel and silky tannins. Youthful and fresh.