Benoist Rey

Etude

Estate Grown Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir 2011

A gift from a friend, this is lovely, with a bit of tobacco on the nose and lively cherry and strawberry flavors on the palate. The finish goes on and on. — 18 days ago

Etude

Estate Grown Grace Benoist Ranch Chardonnay 2011

Fantastic showing. Hazelnut, ginger, pineapple and toast, brilliant balance. Impeccable midpalate followed by a persistent finish with brioche, orange blossom and whipped cream with lemony notes. At its peak. — 4 years ago

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David Koenen

David Koenen

Sure thing

Etude

Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir

With tabonette sabich platter — 2 months ago

Gaja

Gaia & Rey Langhe Chardonnay 2019

Jan A
9.6

I like this a lot, it is something on it's own and a refreshing alternative from the usual Burgundy clone style. Rich, round and creamy. Some green notes (pleasant) and cardboard (not corcked). — 7 months ago

Dave, Roman and 13 others liked this

Javier Sanz

Rey Santo Rueda Verdejo

This is a wine for red wine and whisky lovers! This 100% Verdejo is replete with grapefruit and notes of minerals. Very neutral, stainless steel style let’s the fruit and viticulture shine❤️ Very easy to discern the flavor profile, a wine for the cognoscenti❤️ — 5 years ago

Rich liked this

Bodega Comando G

Tumba del Rey Moro Sierra de Gredos Madrid Garnacha 2023

Molto fruttato, minerale, tannino leggero molto equilibrato — 3 months ago

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!
— 8 months ago

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