California Carneros Pinot Noir

This classic Carneros region Pinot Noir offers a wide range of flavors and aromas, in the tradition of the finest red Burgundies of France. "Clonal diversity" is achieved by carefully blending several vineyard lots, each retaining its own unique clonal signature in the blend. The result is a complex wine with a rich bouquet of cherries, berries and hints of ...

Ruby and garnet in color, the 2009 Carneros Pinot Noir offers aromas of black cherry, Asian spice and sous bois that are lifted by a concentrated fresh fruit core. Consistent with the nose, the palate also demonstrates the qualities of a well balanced Pinot Noir: refined tannins, bright acidity, a generous mouthfeel and a lingering finish. Due to the cool ...

The Etude Pinot Noir Carneros Estate hails from our vineyard tucked away in the farnorthwest corner of the Carneros appellation. Unlike customary Carneros acreage,which is largely uplifted bay bottoms with soils composed of clay, the soils on theEtude Estate site are variations of volcanic origin. They are well-drained, rockyupland soils. Combining these soils with the extreme western ...

Aromatic notes of black cherry and cranberry rise subtly out of the glass and evolve into scents of rose hips and eucalyptus. On the palate, the tannins are lightened by a nice acidity that makes this a very balanced wine.

2008 was another drought year in Napa Valley, making the vines relatively less vigorous withsmaller berries. Bud break in Artesa's Carneros vineyard occurred the usual time -- from mid tolate March -- but a severe frost limited the crop size even further. The vineyard team worked hardthrough the season to ensure even ripeness among the berries. A long heat spell ...

Made with Pinot Noir grapes -- the variety for which Etude is justly known this is a bold, flavorful Rose, brimming with notes of dried cranberries, fresh cherries and a touch of orange peel. Juicy and well-structured, the wine fills the mouth with similar fresh, fruit flavors, with hints of honeydew melon and light brown spice. The wine's brightness and ...

Cuvaison's Carneros Pinot Noir comes from their 400-acre estate in the southern part of Napa Valley. This cool climate vineyard allows near perfect conditions year after year to produce world class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. Controlling all farming aspects within their own vineyard gives Cuvaison an advantage in producing the best quality fruit therefore ...

Ruby and garnet in color, the 2009 Carneros Pinot Noir offers aromas of black cherry, Asian spice and sous bois that are lifted by a concentrated fresh fruit core. Consistent with the nose, the palate also demonstrates the qualities of a well balanced Pinot Noir: refined tannins, bright acidity, a generous mouthfeel and a lingering finish. Due to the cool ...

A spicy bouquet of roses and cherries greets the nose, with flavors of black cherry, tangy cranberry and brown spices to follow. The long spicy finish is accented by a hint of toasty oak from 16 months aging in French oak barrels. We anticipate this wine will continue to age gracefully in the cellar for up to 10 years.

Raspberry and cherry aromas with hints of cedar oak announce the character of this distinctive and earthy Carneros Pinot Noir. On the palate, you will find concentrated fruit of black cherry and ripe plum complimented by well integrated oak spices. This wine's medium acidity leads to a perfectly balanced dry and fragrant finish.

Black cherry and ripe plum aromas followed by eucalyptus and fresh herbs announce this earthy Pinot Noir. On the palate, you will find caramelized layers of Santa Rosa plum with youthful acidity leading to a perfectly balanced and dry finish.Salmon, pork tenderloin and mushroom based pasta dishes would be a superb match with this flavorful Pinot Noir. For the cheese ...

Deep ruby in color, the 2010 Carneros Pinot Noir is driven by inviting aromas of ripe cherry and red berries, and accented with notes of forest floor and Asian spice. The classically structured palate showcases a seamless blend of lush, dark fruit and oak, which is enhanced by refined tannins. Due to the low yield of this vintage, this defined ...

Robert Stemmler Estate Pinot Noir is ruby in color, with aromas of raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, and black pepper. The palate is loaded with cherry and berry, with notes of rose petal andclove. Plush tannins round out the finish, with rich berryflavors lingering.

The 2010 Carneros Estate Pinot Noir is medium ruby in color, with just a hint of the garnet hue so typical of Carneros. The nose shows aromas of black cherry, raspberry, lilac, blackberry and sassafras. The palate echoes these berry and cherry notes, but shows an earthier, iron-like quality along with pomegranate,blueberry and vanilla. Deftly combining earthiness and fresh fruit, ...

This rich, concentrated Pinot Noir displays layers of blackberry, Bingand black cherry aromas along with subtle suggestions of strawberries, rose petals and baking spice in a very provocative nose. On the mouth, the wine is dense and silky, weighty and lithe, with lively black cherry and berry flavors so vibrant as to suggest fresh juice and flesh that linger through ...

Another cool vintage coupled with a late season engendered this seductive, elegantly styled Pinot Noir. Reminiscent of raspberry, wild strawberry, pomegranate and lilac notes, gently spiced with aniseed, sassafras and a touch of juniper berry. On the palate the wine showcases structure over bombast with bright acidity, clean fruit and graceful tannins that linger in the memory.

The 2010 Pinot Noir possesses vibrant notes of cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate with hints of allspice and sassafras. On the palate the wine is quite dense with both red and black fruits, especially cherry and boysenberry coming to the fore. The coolness of the wine really forges the finish with fine tannins and bright minerality to the long aftertaste.

With Pinot Noir, I worry about aromatics first, color second. Our open top fermenters with the pneumatic punch down devices are key to achieving this vision. Rather than beating up the wine during fermentation the way pumping over can do, this tool gently extracts flavor and color but leaves the delicate aromatics in place. With enough oak to provide texture ...

Bright red fruits are the initial impact of this Pinot Noir. Raspberry, strawberry, and bing cherry set the tone and the bright acidity from the cool 2010 season give the wine a wonderful balance on the palate. There is a hint of rose petals and violets lending a nice floral component. The oak is subtle, but present, with a light ...

Varietally true Pinot Noir. Bright ruby color with floral and spicy aromas married with vanilla and cranberry. The wine's silky mouthfeel and perfect balance of bright cherry fruit and toasty oak makes for a pleasingly smooth, lingering finish.Great on its own and will compliment mushroom risotto, lobster bisque, simple pork preparations, and prime rib.

The 2010 Cherry Pie Pinot Noir is deep and concentrated. It shows tons of textural richness in its sweet candied red fruit, there is no shortage of lush overt fruit this year. Clearly this wine will be very hard to resist and pairs well with a very large range of foods. We drink a lot of it before, during and ...

This wine will age gracefully and will gain complexity in the bottle. Dark ruby color with very floral aromas reminiscent of a Volnay, with background black tea notes. The expressive nose gives way to black cherry and pomegranate flavors on the palate, where the fruit is balanced by just the right amount of food-friendly acidity. This Pinot Noir is notable ...

Classic Pinot Noir aromas and flavors, with berry patch fruit on the nose and an intriguing spice note. Choice lots from our Mendocino Ridge, Sonoma Coast, and Napa Carneros vineyards come together in a seamless fashion. This wine possesses a depth and complexity uncommon in an under-$20 Pinot Noir.Delicious on its own, it is also an extremely versatile food wine ...

Crafted solely with Etude's celebrated Estate Pinot Noir grapes, this wellstructured, flavorful Rose elegantly showcases notes of dried cranberries, fresh cherries and a touch of orange peel. Juicy and defined, the wine fills the mouth with similar fresh, fruit flavors, with hints of honeydew melon and light brown spice. The wine's brightness and natural acidity make it an excellent ...

The microclimates of the Sonoma Coast AVA include the western portion of Carneros and the Petaluma Gap. The cool climate and low yield of these vineyards allow Pinot Noir grapes to mature slowly while retaining their natural acidity, resulting in a balanced wine with ripe flavors, silky texture and crisp acidity. Aged primarily in large oak casks and "neutral" older ...