2018 Etude Pinot Noir North Canyon Vineyard

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Score 95/100 · James Suckling, Aug 2021

Lots of blueberry and ripe-strawberry aromas with light burnt lemons. Full-bodied and tight with chewy tannins that are polished and pretty. It’s long and driven with plenty going on. This is a precise and focused red. Try after 2023.

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93
93/100

Average Score

95
95/100

James Suckling

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2021-2028, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2018 Pinot Noir North Canyon Vineyard is gorgeous. Crushed red berries, rose petal, dried flowers, spice, blood orange and earthy notes are all laced together in this super-expressive, resonant Pinot from Etude. This is a terrific expression of Santa Maria.

92 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2020-2026, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Oct 2020

Coming from Santa Maria Valley, the 2018 Pinot Noir North Canyon Vineyard is produced from mid-1990s plantings. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak, 25% new. Medium ruby-purple colored, the nose opens with a delicately scented perfume of Bing cherries, redcurrants and raspberry leaves with touches of lavender, stewed black tea and bouquet garni. The medium-bodied palate has impressive restraint, slowly releasing red berry and savory flavors with compelling freshness, finishing with satiny textured, soft-spoken floral and herbal notes. 4,000 cases were made.

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Etude
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Colour

Red

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Dry

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