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Estate Grown Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir

9.055 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

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
Sipping Fine Wine

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
Cyd Eaton

Got this for a dinner party and everyone loved it

Got this for a dinner party and everyone loved it

May 26th, 2023
Kapyrick Wine

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
Max Meister

Merci Olli, wurde aufgespart für besondere Freunde...

Merci Olli, wurde aufgespart für besondere Freunde...

Nov 28th, 2020
Dylan Thomas

Mohonk mountain house for 1 year anniversary

Mohonk mountain house for 1 year anniversary

Nov 17th, 2019
Eric L
9.5

Very very smooth without a huge amount of aftertaste

Very very smooth without a huge amount of aftertaste

Jun 6th, 2019
Brett Francis

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.

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
Bruce Leboff

Good middle of the road Pinot

Good middle of the road Pinot

Apr 15th, 2019
Ming L
9.0

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