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2021 Etude Carneros Temblor Pinot Noir
$90.00
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$90.00
$1,080.00
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(12)
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$1,080.00
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Tasting Notes
This striking, garnet Pinot Noir entices with aromatic layers of strawberry and red plum, while beautifully perfumed and lifted savory notes of bay leaf and wild thyme blend seamlessly, echoing the aromatic notes found within the Grace Benoist Ranch terroir. On the palate, crushed stone minerality and earth sit alongside polished tannins and a persistent and balanced acidity. A round expression of Grace Benoist Ranch, this wine’s concentrated mouthfeel leads to a persistent and developed finish.Technical Information
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Appellation | Carneros |
| Alcohol % | 14.1% |
Winemaking
The grapes for this wine were harvested at night to preserve freshness and integrity. They were placed in open-top fermenters for 3-5 days of cold maceration followed by fermentation. A small percentage of the grapes were left as whole cluster to preserve the buoyancy of aromatics of the fruit and to add structure and refinement to the wine. Punch downs were performed during the early stages of fermentation with the extraction becoming gentler as the wine became dry. A quiet extended maceration followed, helping to enhance the richness and mouthfeel of the wine. The wine was lightly pressed into French oak barrels (25% new) where it rested for 14 months. The wine was bottled with no fining or filtration and allowed to rest for another eight months prior to release.Vintage
The 2021 season produced exceptionally high-quality fruit with some of the best grapes seen in recent years. Early rains led to almost no notable precipitation for the remainder of the season, providing an ideal environment for grapes to flower, bloom, and set in early spring, with budbreak early in April, followed by flowering and bloom in May. The summer saw early and even ripening, with veraison appearing in early July. Low yields (in part due to dry conditions), created fruit that is intensely flavored and smaller in berry size. An early-September harvest of our Temblor Pinot Noir ushered in fruit of optimal ripening and taste, allowing our winemaker to craft a wine of fantastic character, with amazing color extraction, aromatic intensity, tremendous balance, and structure, that are equally lush and fruity. A terrific year to taste the nuances and distinctive terroir character from Grace Benoist Ranch.Vineyard
The Temblor Vineyard is located on a gradual slope that faces east within Grace Benoist Ranch Estate. The soils here are very well-drained, with tightly packed volcanic boulders and cobbles braided throughout, a result of the Rodgers Creek Fault line which is adjacent to the vineyard. Temblor is directly influenced by the cooling Petaluma Gap and San Pablo Bay, causing the fog to develop early and recede late in the day. The gradual slopes and moderate microclimate allow for even vine growth and fruit ripening.