Vineyard: Grace Benoist Ranch

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Etude Sources Far and Wide for Marvelous Pinot Noir (10.43 11/30/2016)
Recently Tasted California Wines (11.48 7/17/2019)
Recently Tasted Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (11.30 9/14/2018)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Etude Wines

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Etude Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros Chardonnay

13.6% alc., $32 . Estate grown. A variety of clones and selections. Gently whole-cluster pressed then fermented in neutral French oak barrels. Aged 11 months with weekly stirring of the lees for the initial two months of aging. · Very light golden yellow color in the glass. Engaging aromas of lemon curd, pineapple, pear, butter and pastry creme. A well-fruited style, featuring flavors of pineapple, lemon, kiwi and vanilla. Polished in the mouth, with decent acidity and a pleasing, but unassuming finish. Score: 90. Reviewed July 20, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Etude Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $36. Produced and bottled by Etude Wines, Napa, CA. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Pleasing aromas of ripe dark cherry, cola and spice pick up interest over time in the glass. Silky and suave on the palate in a mid weight style with engaging flavors of black cherry, plum and spice and demure toasty oak in the background. Still fine when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 90. Reviewed September 14, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Etude Deer Camp Vineyard Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.56, 479 cases, $85. Estate grown. The site is planted primarily to a Martini selection of Pinot Noir. It is a California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance vineyard. This wine contains Martini selection along with Dijon 113 and 114.This small vineyard at Grace Benoist Ranch was named after an old deer camp structure that stands at the base of the site. 3 to 5-day cold soak, small % whole cluster, extended maceration. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Beautifully perfumed with aromas of red cherry, baking spice and sandalwood. Light to mid weight in style, and red cherry-driven There is a little purple berry and dark chocolate tastes as well. Rather elegantly composed and nicely balanced, with a modest finish. Score: 90. Reviewed July 20, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Etude Heirloom Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., pH 3.45, TA 0.55, 597 cases, $95. Estate grown. This wine is produced from nine shy-bearing, heirloom selections of Pinot Noir that produce small bunches and even smaller berries. 3 to 5-day cold soak. 20% whole cluster. Extended maceration. Aged 13 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Gleeful aromas of dark cherry, blueberry, fertile earth and dark rose petal. A wine of class and character, with a discrete concentration of dark red and black cherry flavors framed by an ample tannic backbone. Clearly tastes different and more mysterious than many domestic Pinot Noirs. My only nit is a slight bit of alcoholic warmth on the finish. Score: 93. Reviewed July 20, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Etude Grace Benoist Ranch Estate Grown Carneros Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., $45. This is a blend of the best grapes from individual parcels on the Ranch located in southern Sonoma in the northwestern corner of the Carneros AVA. 13 different soil types, all variations of volcanic origin. Dijon 667, 777, 113, 114, 459, Pommard, Martini and various heirloom selections. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Intoxicating aromas of black raspberry, spice, and earthy potpourri. A terrific wine that instantly perks up your attention with ingratiating mid weight flavors of black raspberry, blackberry, spice, white pepper and mushroom with a deft touch of oak seasoning. Sensual on the palate, with sinewy tannins and enough power to seduce. Still terrific the following day from a previously opened and recorked bottle indicating long-term age ability. Quintessential Carneros and one of the best Pinots I have tasted from this region in my recent memory. Score: 96. Reviewed November 30, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »