2018 Etude Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros Pinot Noir Rosé

13.5% alc., pH 2.19, TA 0.69, RS 0.6 g/L, 798 cases, $34. Estate grown. Martini, Pommard and 115 clones. Grapes picked and vinified specifically for this bottling. Fermented in older French oak barrels, then aged on the lees for four months with no MLF. · Moderately light pink color in the glass. Fresh aromas of cherry, strawberry, watermelon and pastry creme. More body and intensity than the Santa Barbara Rosé offering, bringing a cordial flavor profile of yellow nectarine, blood orange and Rainier cherry. A noticeably long finish, rare for Rosés, features yellow peach. This is always a fine example of the varietal and a long-time featured wine of this winery. Score: 91. Reviewed June 19, 2019

Winery: Etude Wines
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