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Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir

9.069 ratings
9.15 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
Jake Hajer

Black cherry cola and sassafras. Pleasent to drink.

Black cherry cola and sassafras. Pleasent to drink.

Mar 23rd, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Vivid Ruby with aromas of red fruit, cacao and pronounced herb spices. On the palate bold flavors of raspberry and cherry flavors with integrated oak, herb spice tea, cinnamon, floral and cacao. Fine savory tannins, good structure, long finish ending with toasty oak, fruit and spice layers. Note Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot display a unique spiciness. Very Nice!

Vivid Ruby with aromas of red fruit, cacao and pronounced herb spices. On the palate bold flavors of raspberry and cherry flavors with integrated oak, herb spice tea, cinnamon, floral and cacao. Fine savory tannins, good structure, long finish ending with toasty oak, fruit and spice layers. Note Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot display a unique spiciness. Very Nice!

Feb 1st, 2023
Austin Hohnke

Shiny and polished. Clearly well made and pleasant but without much intrigue. Oak dominates. 14.6% alc. but wears it well. If you told me this had 10% Syrah in the blend I would believe it.

Shiny and polished. Clearly well made and pleasant but without much intrigue. Oak dominates. 14.6% alc. but wears it well. If you told me this had 10% Syrah in the blend I would believe it.

Jun 1st, 2020
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Solid #pinotnoir #loscarneros #loscarnerospinot for the money.

Solid #pinotnoir #loscarneros #loscarnerospinot for the money.

Oct 9th, 2019
Meg Herring

Really nice wine. Very earthy. Very typical PN. Elegant as well.

Really nice wine. Very earthy. Very typical PN. Elegant as well.

Jul 10th, 2018
J
9.1

What a pleasant drinking wine. Easy go to for this Pinot.

What a pleasant drinking wine. Easy go to for this Pinot.

Mar 3rd, 2022
Norma Normington

A light and fruity note on the nose. A beautiful Pinot with just the balanced acidity and flavor. I’m tasting blueberry, raspberries, a touch of sour cherries and, soft leather. I was pleasantly surprised at the affordable price and the older vintage; I feel like this wine has come of age.

A light and fruity note on the nose. A beautiful Pinot with just the balanced acidity and flavor. I’m tasting blueberry, raspberries, a touch of sour cherries and, soft leather. I was pleasantly surprised at the affordable price and the older vintage; I feel like this wine has come of age.

Sep 17th, 2021
Ericsson

Very good Pinot. Very balanced with great acidity. Glad to have tried it.

Very good Pinot. Very balanced with great acidity. Glad to have tried it.

Jun 19th, 2021
Brandon Cullen

Just average. Too fruity. Historically I’ve never been a huge fan of California Pinot Noir’s.

Just average. Too fruity. Historically I’ve never been a huge fan of California Pinot Noir’s.

Feb 5th, 2021
Russell Perry

Absolutely Delicious Pinot from carneros

Absolutely Delicious Pinot from carneros

Feb 1st, 2021