2020 Etude 'Grace Benoist Ranch' Pinot Noir Carneros
$49.95
Grace Benoist Ranch is tucked away in the far Northwest corner of the Carneros appellation, with layers of varied, volcanic soils and coursing with fault-line energy. This vibrant red opens with lifted red berry aromas along with the signature cinnamon and graham cracker notes. Lush and silky, this Pinot Noir is a pure delight.
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Winemaker:
Jon Priest
Vintage:
2020
Aging:
12 months
Oak Treatment:
French oak, 25% new
Appellation:
Carneros
Vineyard:
Grace Benoist Ranch
Total Varietal Composition %:
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol %:
14.1%
SKU #:
1053187
Size:
750 ml Bottle
James Suckling
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.