Etude, Carneros, Grace Benoist Ranch, Red 2008
Description
96 Points CellarTracker Member
Ruby to garnet in color. First nose is smoky, leathery, and earthy. Notes of dark fruits. Second nose is more dark fruit. Very smooth mouthfeel. As it opens up even more dark fruits. Ages extremely well. Great wine! 8/26/2017
90 points Wine Advocate
The 2008 GBR is a blend of 83% Merlot and 17% Malbec from the estate’s Grace Benoist Ranch. Black fruit, tar, smoke, licorice and scorched earth are some of the notes that flesh out in the glass. This gorgeous wine impresses for its inner palate juiciness and depth. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023. (AG) (12/2011)