Etude Carneros Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir 2021 | 750ml

96 James Suckling
This is really savory with bay leaves, lightly grilled meat and violets. So complex. Full-bodied with fine yet chewy tannins that are layered and beautiful. Some basalt and white pepper undertones. Lovely soft and powdery tannins. Medium body at the end. Thoughtful wine.

93 Vinous
The 2021 Pinot Noir Deer Camp Grace Benoist Ranch shows all the wild, exotic notes typical of the Martini clone married with the natural intensity of the year. Rich and full-bodied to the core, the 2021 possesses notable depth but pretty bright acids as well. Give this a few years in bottle. Today, the tannins are pretty imposing.

92 Wine Spectator
A stylish version, with mulberry and boysenberry puree notes glistening with hints of anise, sous-bois and red tea. The restrained toast on the finish lets the fruit play out nicely. Drink now through 2029.

91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Pretty rose petal and cherry notes appear on the nose of Etude's 2021 Pinot Noir Grace Benoist Ranch. It's medium-bodied, silky and fresh, with terrific energy and intensity. No, it's not the most complex offering in the Etude stable, but it is flavorful and broadly appealing.