Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir

Solid #pinotnoir #loscarneros #loscarnerospinot for the money.

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.

Of its ilk, pretty darn good. More oak than I typically like, but the fruit is subdued and alcohol is not over the top.

Enjoyed this so much a few months ago, I just had to try another bottle. Aged for 12 months, very pleasant light berry fruit aromas with slight undertones of earthiness. On the palate cherry and currants with subtle spice. I would consider this one of the lighter bodied Pinot’s I have tasted. Soft tannins lingering ending with a mineral tang. Nice, from their 1500 acre Grace Benoit Ranch in Carneros. As good as previous bottle.

Aged for 12 months, very pleasant light berry fruit aromas with slight undertones of earthiness. On the palate cherry and currants with subtle spice. I would consider this one of the lighter bodied Pinot’s I have tasted. Soft tannins lingering ending with a mineral tang. Nice, from their 1500 acre Grace Benoit Ranch in Carneros.

14.3%

Very good pinot

Delicious

Not our usual style, quite enjoyable with food. Smoke and wood. Carries its 14.3% ABC quite well. Very enjoyable.

Cinnamon and spice and everything nice.