Andy@andyberke.com

9.0

Really delicious and smooth — 8 days ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v22. Very nice. Elegant. Hints of citrus zest on the nose. Creamy, lime zest fruit. Bright, luscious mineral finish. Nicely done. — 3 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.0

I always love wines from the Fiddlestix Vineyard. This seems like the softest and most accessible version I’ve ever had. Nose shows loads of moist humus and loam, a milk chocolate (surprising!), a slowly wilting green herbal thing, crushed rock, and dark cherry. Rich and very soft in the mouth, the acids are a little on the low side. It gives a lot of flavor, but lacks the complexity and tension I’d like to see. (Later update: I now see the alcohol listed on the back label is 14.8! . . . for a PN from SRH! Yikes! That explains a lot.) — 7 months ago

Gregg Siegal

9.2

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. — 25 days ago

David Peifer

9.1

Nice creamy chard with lemon citrus and a hint of smoke. Paired gracefully with clam spaghetti and mussels with fennel and bacon. — 4 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

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

Miles Perry

9.8

An amazing Cabernet. Deep, rich blackberry flavor with a smooth finish. Another outstanding Etude Cabernet. — a month ago

Bonnie Chu

9.0

With tabonette sabich platter — 2 months ago

Miles Perry

9.6

Absolutely love it. Opens up wonderfully as it breathes. Rich dark currant flavors and subtle tannins. Let it breathe for an hour before drinking. — 6 months ago

Orly Berke

9.2

Very smoky with a great depth of flavor. — a year ago

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