Etude

Etude

Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir 2022

Cherries and herb. Medium light feel. It’s very nice. Do again. — 16 days ago

Etude

Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

Raspberry, strawberry on the nose. Light bodied, moderate acidity. Very nice Pinot — 8 months ago

Etude

Forté Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

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

Vina Arpachina

Etude #10 White Blend 2017

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

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Etude

Heirloom Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir 2012

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!
— a month ago

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Etude

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir Rosé

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

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Ericsson

Awesome pic. Love that glass.
Trixie

Trixie

Happy 🌹day! Very nice setting to your photo. 🍷🧀

Etude

Carneros Pinot Meunier 1992

Cathy Corison
8.9

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

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Etude

Laniger Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

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

Etude

Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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

Etude

Estate Grown Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir 2018

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

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