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Red
2004 Etude Pinot Noir Estate Carneros
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Napa / Sonoma
- Carneros
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Community Tasting Notes 42
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Neecies Likes this wine:
January 12, 2020 - Doesn't look or taste it's age; still quite tannic.
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walkerjfw wrote: 92 points
September 16, 2016 - Last bottle from a batch bought from Bounty Hunter at release. Had to blow the dust off this one, almost forgot I had it. Fun to see how an old Soter wine has developed, thought it might be gone by now. Decanted for about 30 minutes, drank over 2 hours. Mild funk when first opened, blew off after 15 minutes.
Color is still vibrant, medium and clear ruby with mild separation at the edge. Nose is earthy, dark fruits, Fruit forward palate of plums, dusted black cherry and blackberry. Medium weight and finish.
This has mellowed from last bottles, becoming more mellow and elegant, even for a fruit forward CA Pinot...this has turned into a great wine to savor and contemplate over a longer evening. Would pair nicely with a range of foods. This should hold at this level for at least a few more years...nice surprise to the upside1 person found this helpful Comment -
Bethesda Paul wrote: 90 points
August 2, 2015 - Earthy smell and somewhat overly tannic on the finish. Improved once decanted over a few hours. Paired nicely with grilled barbecue pork chop.
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walkerjfw wrote: 92 points
February 16, 2013 - See prior notes, right in its zone. Will last but probably not improve much. Paired with Provençal chicken and sautéed potatoes...worked well
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walkerjfw wrote: 92 points
January 27, 2013 - See prior notes - consistent with that bottle for flavor profile, nose and color. Drank this over two hours, this one really opened up. Even for those that don't like the riper CA Pinot style, this is a restrained and elegant Pinot by CA standards. Its aged nicely, right in its zone in my opinion.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Etude
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa / Sonoma
- Appellation Carneros
- UPC Code 089819756001
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 195 (28%)
- Consumed 490 (72%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa / Sonoma
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