Etude Pinot Gris Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros 2022
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Carneros
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Gris
- Winemaker
- Theresa Heredia
- Alcohol
- 13.4%
Taste profile
Body: Lithe and supple, slightly viscous, rich texture
Aromas & flavors: White elderflower, pear, lime zest, granny smith apple, almond, flinty minerality
Structure & finish: Dry, crisp, mouth-pleasing length
Pairings: Chicken salad, tuna salad, goat cheese, spicy food, grilled white fish, charcuterie board, fruit salads
Tasting notes are for this exact bottle of wine (including vintage).
Sources: etudewines.com, intowine.com, winespectator.com, gusclemensonwine.com, invino.com
“A serious Pinot Gris from the Grace Benoist Ranch site in Carneros is evocative of wines from Alsace, much more than American Pinot Gris. The Alsatian clones certainly help. Aromas of almond skin, beeswax, and rich pear flesh speak to this wine's bonafides. The palate is rich and complex. Smoky stone minerality, rich lemon curd, lanolin, and poached pear nod to this wine's brilliant depth and ageability.”
“Gun metal and flint with some almond paste on the nose. Medium body, firm and fresh with density and a bone dry finish. Lovely balance. Drink now. Screw cap.”
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