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2016 Etude Heirloom Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir

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August 28, 2022 - $48

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RATINGS

97James Suckling

Love the nose here, which is lifted in a really good way with violets, balsamic vinegar, raspberry coulis, pink grapefruit and cranberries. This is so laser-sharp, in terms of bright and punchy acidity, which carves out a super well defined core of forest fruit. Full-bodied and very long on the finish.

93Vinous / IWC

Lifted aromatics, bright, red-toned fruit and silky tannins are some of the signatures in this super-expressive, nuanced Pinot from Etude.

92Wine Spectator

Finely textured, with concentrated flavors of cherry, red plum and currant that are backed by crunchy acidity and suave, medium-grained tannins. The finish offers fresh-crushed spice notes.

90Wine Enthusiast

This is a thick, rich and densely earthy red wine from several heirloom selections of the Pinot grape. High-toned flavors of cranberry and pomegranate are intense and crisply layered, presenting a satisfying contrast to the bolder nature of the wine.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Carneros

Carneros AVA, also known as Los Carneros, is at the southern end of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys at the top of the San Francisco Bay. The 8,000 vineyard acres are mostly planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, both of which thrive in the district’s cool, marine climate. Carneros became an AVA in 1983 and it has attracted foreign wine companies along with local producers. It has been especially appealing to European producers of sparkling wines including the giant Spanish cava producers Codorniu and Frexinet, and the French Champagne house Taittinger. Codorniu in Carneros is called Artesa, and Frexinet’s Carneros brand is Gloria Ferrer. Taittinger calls its Carneros winery Domaine Carneros. The European producers also make still wines in Carneros.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.