Etude
Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir Rosé
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
We really aren't rosé quaffers, but the Etude product melts our butter. As I have remarked previously, this vintage should have been consumed long ago. But it still has grip and texture. Edges are smoothing out, but otherwise this just floats on the palette with strawberries. We just purchased a case at $8.30 a bottle - whoop.
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We really aren't rosé quaffers, but the Etude product melts our butter. As I have remarked previously, this vintage should have been consumed long ago. But it still has grip and texture. Edges are smoothing out, but otherwise this just floats on the palette with strawberries. We just purchased a case at $8.30 a bottle - whoop.
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As far as rosé goes, this is a good un. Almost no perfume to discuss, although we did detect metals and very soft strawberries. It's soft and round on the palette, which is our style of rosé. Finishes with red fruits and mild acidity. Should have drunk this last year. Oh well...
As far as rosé goes, this is a good un. Almost no perfume to discuss, although we did detect metals and very soft strawberries. It's soft and round on the palette, which is our style of rosé. Finishes with red fruits and mild acidity. Should have drunk this last year. Oh well...
Jun 2nd, 2016
I wish it had a little more fruit.
I wish it had a little more fruit.
Aug 31st, 2015Thoroughly charming California rose.
Thoroughly charming California rose.
Aug 1st, 2014
Best rosé from Étude in at least the last four vintages.
Best rosé from Étude in at least the last four vintages.
Jul 30th, 2014Delightful surprise. Bit of a labradoodle of a wine
Delightful surprise. Bit of a labradoodle of a wine
May 29th, 2019
Very creamy. Perfect for an afternoon gathering
Very creamy. Perfect for an afternoon gathering
Jul 4th, 2017
Bright and crisp on the nose with hint of strawberries and watermelon and lots minerality. The palate is also bright and crisp and just a touch on the juicy side. Flavors of cherry blossom and strawberries lead to coppery minerality and crisp acidity. The acidity lingers on the finish with just a touch of fruit. Perfect guacamole pairing!
Bright and crisp on the nose with hint of strawberries and watermelon and lots minerality. The palate is also bright and crisp and just a touch on the juicy side. Flavors of cherry blossom and strawberries lead to coppery minerality and crisp acidity. The acidity lingers on the finish with just a touch of fruit. Perfect guacamole pairing!
Jun 12th, 2016
Tuesday Tasting with Karen MacNeil, Rebecca & Jonathan. A tour of France.
Tuesday Tasting with Karen MacNeil, Rebecca & Jonathan. A tour of France.
Jan 21st, 2015