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Etude
2020 Etude Grace Benoist Ranch Laniger Pinot Noir
$90.00
Bottle
Price
$90.00
$1,080.00
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(12)
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$1,080.00
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Tasting Notes
This is an exciting Pinot Noir with layers of earthy character, saturation, structure and depth – all signatures of this extraordinary vineyard block. On the nose and palate, a plethora of red berry fruits, sour cherry and sweet baking spice notes of cinnamon and clove dance alongside more savory hints of tobacco and lifted anise seed. There is vibrant acidity leading to a mouth enveloping rich, round character that finishes long with tremendous complexity. A true standout, exhibiting the tremendous character of Pinot Noir from this exceptional vineyard location.Technical Information
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Appellation | Grace Benoist Ranch |
| Alcohol % | 14.8% |
Scores & Accolades
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94JamesSuckling.com - "Lots of pumice, pine needle and spice. Oyster shell. Red stone. Full-bodied with an open-weave tannin texture. Orange peel. Flavorful finish."
Winemaking
The grapes for this wine were harvested at night to preserve freshness and integrity. They were placed in open-top fermenters for 3-5 days of cold maceration followed by fermentation. A small percentage of the grapes were left as whole cluster to preserve the buoyancy of aromatics of the fruit and to add structure and refinement to the wine. Punch downs were performed during the early stages of fermentation with the extraction becoming gentler as the wine became dry. A quiet extended maceration followed, helping to enhance the richness and mouthfeel of the wine. The wine was lightly pressed into French oak barrels (25% new) where it rested for 14 months. The wine was bottled with no fining or filtration and allowed to rest for another eight months prior to release.Jon Priest - Winemaker
For more than a decade Jon has fashioned Etude wines with a simple creed. Inspired winegrowing diminishes the need for a winemaker to intervene in the cellar. Whether sourcing from the estate Grace Benoist Ranch in Sonoma's Los Carneros, or vineyards like Fiddlestix and North Canyon in famed growing regions of California's Central Coast, his focus is on coaxing the very best from the vineyard. It shows in every glass of Etude.
