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2017 Chateau St. Jean Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir

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Latest Sale Price

June 4, 2023 - $26

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RATINGS

93Vinous / IWC

Iron, leather, game and earthy notes give the Benoist Ranch a strong feral quality. Rich and dense on the palate...an ideal wine for the dinner table because of its firm tannins and vertical structure.

92The Wine Advocate

...bold notions of black cherries, mulberries and black raspberries with hints of dark chocolate, menthol, violets and tobacco leaf. Medium-bodied, the palate is coated with bags of black berry layers and a chewy texture, finishing on a compelling stewed tea note.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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.