Etude

Temblor Vineyard Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir

9.250 ratings
9.16 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
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

A bit brighter than the Heirloom.

A bit brighter than the Heirloom.

Oct 16th, 2020
Ezekiel James Hampton

Every vintage I’ve had of this has consistently shown high acid and a strong sense of terroir. Much more elegant than most pinots from Carneros

Every vintage I’ve had of this has consistently shown high acid and a strong sense of terroir. Much more elegant than most pinots from Carneros

Nov 14th, 2019
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.7

Nice and tart. Not quite clean.

Nice and tart. Not quite clean.

Sep 15th, 2019
L Guerci

Big flavors for a Pinot Noir…, perfect sharing with friends!

Big flavors for a Pinot Noir…, perfect sharing with friends!

Mar 26th, 2022
Ryan Colthorp

Earthy goodness. Always enjoy their Pinots!

Earthy goodness. Always enjoy their Pinots!

Jan 16th, 2022
Catherine Sheppard

Brighter and lighter than the usual pinots we get from Etude but they can’t go wrong. Not my favorite one but it would be a good summer Pinot.

Brighter and lighter than the usual pinots we get from Etude but they can’t go wrong. Not my favorite one but it would be a good summer Pinot.

Dec 25th, 2020
Jennifer Owens

Very light and soft

Very light and soft

Nov 13th, 2017
Mike austin

2013 vintage, dark for a Pinot. Full flavor full of spice. Dark cranberry. Dry. Only 150 cases made.

2013 vintage, dark for a Pinot. Full flavor full of spice. Dark cranberry. Dry. Only 150 cases made.

Apr 16th, 2017
Vivian Fung

Excellent with spicy harissa soup! Lovely nose.

Excellent with spicy harissa soup! Lovely nose.

Dec 3rd, 2016
Peggy Hadley

2 bottles

2 bottles

May 21st, 2016