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Estate Grown Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir



Winemaker, Jon Priest, states that “superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker.” Bright Ruby with rich red fruit aromas and complex spice. On the palate sweet cherry and raspberry flavors, light in body, fine layered spice and oak, a little more pronounced that recent vintages. Soft tannins, great mouthfeel, well balanced ending with slight earthy character. Very Nice! Consistent quality.
Winemaker, Jon Priest, states that “superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker.” Bright Ruby with rich red fruit aromas and complex spice. On the palate sweet cherry and raspberry flavors, light in body, fine layered spice and oak, a little more pronounced that recent vintages. Soft tannins, great mouthfeel, well balanced ending with slight earthy character. Very Nice! Consistent quality.
Sep 9th, 2018
Winemaker, Jon Priest, states that “superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker.” Bright Ruby with rich red fruit aromas and complex spice. On the palate sweet cherry and raspberry flavors, light in body, fine layered spice and oak, a little more pronounced that recent vintages. Soft tannins, great mouthfeel, well balanced ending with slight earthy character. Very Nice! Consistent quality.
Winemaker, Jon Priest, states that “superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker.” Bright Ruby with rich red fruit aromas and complex spice. On the palate sweet cherry and raspberry flavors, light in body, fine layered spice and oak, a little more pronounced that recent vintages. Soft tannins, great mouthfeel, well balanced ending with slight earthy character. Very Nice! Consistent quality.
1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2019
Got this for a dinner party and everyone loved it
Got this for a dinner party and everyone loved it
May 26th, 2023
v19. Very nice. Soft Smokey nose. Juicy blackberry and blackberry fruit. Full bodied , peppered, mocha finish.
v19. Very nice. Soft Smokey nose. Juicy blackberry and blackberry fruit. Full bodied , peppered, mocha finish.
Dec 30th, 2022
Merci Olli, wurde aufgespart für besondere Freunde...
Merci Olli, wurde aufgespart für besondere Freunde...
Nov 28th, 2020
Mohonk mountain house for 1 year anniversary
Mohonk mountain house for 1 year anniversary
Nov 17th, 2019
Very very smooth without a huge amount of aftertaste
Very very smooth without a huge amount of aftertaste
Jun 6th, 2019This gave the night a solid foundation in Pinot Noir. We drank two bottles of this accessible wine. It didn’t really stand out, but it served the purpose of being widely enjoyed and showed hints of what a Pinot Noir can be.
This gave the night a solid foundation in Pinot Noir. We drank two bottles of this accessible wine. It didn’t really stand out, but it served the purpose of being widely enjoyed and showed hints of what a Pinot Noir can be.
May 10th, 2019
From the delicate nose of raspberry, strawberry, mushroom, and cinnamon, to the silky smooth yet vibrant palate, to the soft and sweet tannins, the 2014 vintage from the estate vineyard is all about understated elegance. One of the best PN I’ve tasted from Los Carneros.
From the delicate nose of raspberry, strawberry, mushroom, and cinnamon, to the silky smooth yet vibrant palate, to the soft and sweet tannins, the 2014 vintage from the estate vineyard is all about understated elegance. One of the best PN I’ve tasted from Los Carneros.
Jan 6th, 2019