Etude
North Canyon Vineyard Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Bright ruby in color, intensely aromatic upon opening. Showers the senses with tart cranberry sauce and just barely overripe black cherries. The palate of black pepper, nutmeg, and black cherry is held together by fantastic acidity.
Bright ruby in color, intensely aromatic upon opening. Showers the senses with tart cranberry sauce and just barely overripe black cherries. The palate of black pepper, nutmeg, and black cherry is held together by fantastic acidity.
Jan 13th, 2016
Reviewed this back in 2016, and wasn’t impressed, but clearly was drinking it too early. Having this at 2021 New Years, and it has evolved wonderfully. Tart black cherry, cranberry and leather , with hints of black pepper - acidity much more balanced than my tasting in 2016. Ruby red and medium bodied, it has matured nicely. If you have the 2013 hanging around, give it a try. It has more years to run, so no rush, but worthy of tasting now.
Reviewed this back in 2016, and wasn’t impressed, but clearly was drinking it too early. Having this at 2021 New Years, and it has evolved wonderfully. Tart black cherry, cranberry and leather , with hints of black pepper - acidity much more balanced than my tasting in 2016. Ruby red and medium bodied, it has matured nicely. If you have the 2013 hanging around, give it a try. It has more years to run, so no rush, but worthy of tasting now.
Jan 3rd, 2021
Flabby and unfocused. Not worth the price of admission
Flabby and unfocused. Not worth the price of admission
Nov 5th, 2020Medium plus body with red cherry and spice, low acidity. Hints of Zin.
Medium plus body with red cherry and spice, low acidity. Hints of Zin.
Jul 3rd, 2020
Good. Could be great if it was more interesting.
Good. Could be great if it was more interesting.
Oct 8th, 2017
GGC! Fruity, succulent, medium body with robust palate
GGC! Fruity, succulent, medium body with robust palate
May 3rd, 2017