Tom Casagrande

9.0

I always love wines from the Fiddlestix Vineyard. This seems like the softest and most accessible version I’ve ever had. Nose shows loads of moist humus and loam, a milk chocolate (surprising!), a slowly wilting green herbal thing, crushed rock, and dark cherry. Rich and very soft in the mouth, the acids are a little on the low side. It gives a lot of flavor, but lacks the complexity and tension I’d like to see. (Later update: I now see the alcohol listed on the back label is 14.8! . . . for a PN from SRH! Yikes! That explains a lot.) — 19 days ago

Miles Perry

9.2

A deep, full bodied Cabernet with a dry finish with subtle tannins. — a year ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Bright ruby red color. Bountiful aromas of red berries and dried violets. Pallet is full of strawberry and raspberry fruit with hints of black tea, baking spices, earth and pepper spice. Just a bit of a “gamey” quality as well. Nice hint of oak on the clean finish. Fine tannins and bright acidity. Creamy texture. Rich and nicely rounded. Absolutely a “California-Style” Pinot Noir. Nice choice, Mark Smith. — 3 years ago

Jim Stehli

9.0

Cherries and herb. Medium light feel. It’s very nice. Do again. — a month ago

Orly Berke

9.2

Very smoky with a great depth of flavor. — 4 months ago

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John T

9.5

Absolutely fantastic Pinot! Very light bodied Yep full of flavor. Go great roasted chicken, ham, as well as, no lobster ravioli.  Some I suspect would enjoy it with a nice sirloin steak I sure wish I could find a case of it. — 3 years ago

George Khuroshvili

8.9

This is Etude #10 (Aligote, Sibirkovy, Pukhlyakovsky) by Vina Arpachina (Russia) — 3 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Etude – Heirloom Pinot Noir 2012
Grace Benoist Ranch, Carneros AVA – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Estate-grown from the celebrated Grace Benoist Ranch, this Heirloom Pinot underscores Etude’s mastery of Carneros terroir. Over a decade since harvest, it has aged with remarkable poise, offering proof that Carneros Pinot can rival the greats for longevity. This one delivers the wow-factor in spades.

Aromas & Flavors
Dried cherry, black raspberry, and plum layered with rose petal, tea leaf, and subtle leather. Mature accents of forest floor and truffle bring savory depth to the fruit core.

Mouthfeel
Silky and seamless, with tannins fully resolved into finesse. Bright acidity carries the wine gracefully, while the finish lingers in layers of spice, earth, and fruit. Quite literally, the wine dances in the mouth.

Food Pairing
A natural match with duck confit, wild mushroom risotto, or aged Comté cheese. The wine’s silky texture and earthy notes intertwine beautifully with savory, umami-rich dishes.

The Verdict
A captivating Pinot Noir that reaffirms Etude’s finesse and Grace Benoist Ranch’s pedigree. This 2012 shows the sweet spot for Etude Heirloom around the 10–12 year mark, where fruit, earth, and structure harmonize in peak expression. Among Carneros’ top benchmarks for age-worthy Pinot. Cheers! — 2 months ago

Sharon B

9.2

Happy National Rosé Day! A delicious California Rosé of Pinot Noir on this rainy afternoon. Cheers! I forgot to add that this is my 1,300 wine post after almost exactly 9 years of being on Delectable!!! — 2 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Look what we found in the cellar! 30 years old! Pretty aromatics, broad mouth feel — 3 years ago