- 91 points -
James Laube , May 2018 (Vintage 2015)Vibrant and lively, with a zesty core of raspberry, cherry, fresh earth, cigar box and dried herb flavors, framed by tannins that impart traction. Drink now through 2025.
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Etude
Etude Pinot Noir Carneros
2015
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Napa, Los Carneros
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website
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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Press reviews
Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
October 2017 (Vintage 2015)
Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir Grace Benoist Ranch has a savory, sautéed herbs-laced nose over a core of red currants, cranberries and Bing cherries plus hints of dusty earth and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with savory/earthy flavors, framed by chewy tannins and finishing with a lot of interesting layers.
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