Etude Pinot Noir Grace Benoit Ranch Carneros 2020 (Half Bottle 375mL)

“Beautifully ripe strawberry, bark and pine needle aromas with dried flowers. Dried tea, too. Orange peel. Medium to full body. Plenty of soft tannins. Earth. Granite. Pumice. Plenty of flavor. Very structured. Broad spine. Drink after 2026.”

“Etude wines to me always seem to deliver even more than the price tag promises. California produces so many different styles of Pinot Noir that it often seems daunting to classify them. This one has floral aromas and flavors of fresh yellow and red cherries, yet with a hint of gaminess that lingers at the finish – full without being heavy, great for sipping or with food.”

“Handsome black cherry and black tea flavors ride a good structure of moderate tannins in this concentrated, deep and complex-tasting wine. Accents of rose petals, cloves and redwood forest make it interesting to sip and savor.”