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Wine bottle labeled 'Etude Pinot Noir' on a white background
Wine bottle labeled 'Etude Pinot Noir' on a white background
Etude Wines

2020 North Canyon Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Tasting Notes

The signature of North Canyon Pinot Noir is the vibrant, aromatic, primary red fruit character, and this vintage is no exception, exhibiting lively red berry tones alongside a shimmering ruby red bejeweled color. On the palate, bright and boisterous red cherry, cranberry, and red currant accompany hints of hibiscus flower and rooibos tea. Delicate secondary notes of vanilla, cola nut, clove spice and pink peppercorns also come through, a nod to the well-integrated oak aging. Silky and ethereal, the mouthfeel is lithe, with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity, all contributing to a signature buoyancy, exemplary of the true characteristic of this mouthwatering wine. The wine finishes long and balanced, with grace and elegance.

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“Jon Priest makes this wine from an estate vineyard, a slightly more protected and warmer site than Bien Nacido Vineyard, just to the south. Like many Etude wines, this feels plush in the mouth, with spiced cherry scents and a hint of citrus and seaweed. The blue fruit flavors are broad, velvety and warm with polished acidity and an iron-mineral feel to the tannins.” - Patrick J Comiskey

    • Technical info
      • Vintage: 2020
      • Varietal: Pinot Noir
      • Appellation: Santa Maria Valley
      • Brand: Etude Wines
      Vintage Notes
      The 2020 season is considered another successful vintage, despite being remembered for factors beyond the typical harvest season. It was a warm, dry winter and the rain and cooler weather didn’t arrive until late Spring. While the mild spring season was a good start, our winery working conditions had extensive safety protocols in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Summer brought cool mornings and very warm days, with strong bud break and flowering. Optimal temperatures and a lack of spring rain and wind produced full clusters with a high juice to skin ratio. Four unusual heatwaves encouraged robust flavor development, allowing a lush and ripe palate to show through on our pinot noir, but then harvest was interrupted by wildfires across California, and we were very fortunate that Santa Barbara County is situated away from any areas affected by the wildfires and our vineyards did not sustain any damage. Yields were slightly lower than average, but grape quality was very good, with optimal flavor development and little to no impact from the statewide heat spikes. 2020 is considered by some as one of the best vintages in Santa Barbara County yet.
    Technical info
    • Vintage: 2020
    • Varietal: Pinot Noir
    • Appellation: Santa Maria Valley
    • Brand: Etude Wines
    Vintage Notes
    The 2020 season is considered another successful vintage, despite being remembered for factors beyond the typical harvest season. It was a warm, dry winter and the rain and cooler weather didn’t arrive until late Spring. While the mild spring season was a good start, our winery working conditions had extensive safety protocols in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Summer brought cool mornings and very warm days, with strong bud break and flowering. Optimal temperatures and a lack of spring rain and wind produced full clusters with a high juice to skin ratio. Four unusual heatwaves encouraged robust flavor development, allowing a lush and ripe palate to show through on our pinot noir, but then harvest was interrupted by wildfires across California, and we were very fortunate that Santa Barbara County is situated away from any areas affected by the wildfires and our vineyards did not sustain any damage. Yields were slightly lower than average, but grape quality was very good, with optimal flavor development and little to no impact from the statewide heat spikes. 2020 is considered by some as one of the best vintages in Santa Barbara County yet.

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