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| What began twenty five years ago as a philosophical state of mind is now a state-of-the-art winemaking facility where the ancient art of winemaking is pursued with a singular passion. | Napa, CA
Phone: (707)257-5300
Website: http://www.etudewines.com
Appellation: Oak Knoll District |
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Pinot Noir
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2004 Deer Camp Pinot Noir
Deep, dark and dense aromas of black fruits, bittersweet chocolate and hints of savory spices begin the nose of the 2004 Deer Camp Pinot Noir. Lush and opulent upon entry, firm mou ... moreth-coating tannins fill the mid-palate with complex layers of sweet black cherries, plums, black tea and spice. Well-structured and perfectly balanced with the right hint of acidity and subtle oak notes, this wine should be enjoyed over the next 6-8 years.
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Pinot Noir
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2004 Heirloom Pinot Noir
Classic raspberry and strawberry aromas with a touch of cinnamon and clove spice give way to a seamless entry. Rich and mouth filling, this Pinot Noir has velvety tannins and wonde ... morerful oak integration. Vibrant wild berry notes carry through on the long and lasting finish.
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Pinot Noir
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2005 Deer Camp Pinot Noir
The nose of the 2005 Deer Camp Pinot Noir is filled with saturated boysenberry and blueberry notes and hints of clove, smoke, turned earth and lavender. Black cherry, blackberry an ... mored cola flavors carry over on the palate of this full-bodied wine. This is a powerful and serious Pinot Noir with great depth of fruit, ample tannins and vitality.
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Pinot Noir
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2005 Temblor Carneros Pinot Noir
Concentrated pure fruit aromas of cherries and frambois strawberries with a hint of spice and earth begin the nose of this graceful Pinot Noir. The palate bursts with cherry and da ... morerk raspberry flavors with a smoky note that leads to round and velvety tannins. This well-structured and perfectly balanced wine offers an inviting minerality and bright acidity that will contribute to the wine’s longevity.
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Pinot Noir
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2005 Carneros Pinot Noir Estate
Our goal is to produce a distinctly styled Pinot Noir of the highest quality, a wine that can satisfy any "Burgundian" urge and yet be proud of its California roots. With a rich an ... mored vivid hue, the 2005 Estate bottling offers inviting and expressive aromas of fruit spice, red fruits, minerality and a soft, earthy note. Beautifully structured, the palate bursts with lifted flavors of black cherry, black plum and perfume. The lush fruit combined with the baking spice notes from aging in French oak broadens the mouthfeel and gives this full and rich wine definition and length.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Heady pure fruit aromas of dark red fruit, black plum, black cherry and mocha leap from the glass of this classic Cabernet Sauvignon and lead into layers of warm baking spices and ... moreanise. The palate is full of rich fruit supported by supple tannins that are long and fine. An opulent Cabernet Sauvignon with powerful structure and intensity that underscores why this varietal is one of the major pursuits at Etude.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Vibrant raspberry and blueberry aromas along with a bright perfume note are the signatures of this balanced and refined Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate, the wine offers forward f ... morelavors of dark berries, violets and cassis that lead to a highly structured and complex finish packed with notes of bittersweet chocolate, black plum and almond.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
Inviting aromas of blueberry, black plum, currant and cassis continue on the palate and mingle harmoniously with clove and gingerbread spice notes. A rich and concentrated Cabernet ... more with beautiful balance, purity of fruit and opulent texture. Dark berry flavors and hints of the signature Rutherford dust linger on the finish. While wines of this style can be aged for many years, it would be a shame not to enjoy this wonderfully ripe, young wine in the near term before putting some away for the long haul.
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Merlot
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2003 Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley
Intriguing notes of milk chocolate, wild berries and hints of roasted coffee beans lead to a medium-bodied entry filled with mocha and black cherries. Well balanced and structured, ... more the tannins are ripe, round and mouth coating without being dry. Complex layers of Raspberry liqueur, café au lait, black plum and cassis are supported by hints of roast and brown spices.
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Rosé
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2006 Rosé of Pinot Noir Carneros
Carneros
Beautiful pale pink in color, this Rosé is vibrant and juicy with aromas of just-picked strawberries and sweet oranges. Lush flavors of strawberries and pomegranate carry over on ... morethe palate and lead to a long, satisfying finish. The acutely balanced acidity makes this wine a wonderful complement to many foods and al fresco dining.
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Pinot Gris
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2006 Carneros Pinot Gris
Etude Pinot Gris exudes exotic, attention-grabbing fruit aromas of white peach, nectarine and Meyer lemon as well as subtle mineral notes. On the palate, the wine has lively acidit ... morey, richness and concentration of fruit, leading to a clean finish with a pleasing floral note. Unlike more delicate examples of Pinot Gris, Etude’s rendition is a good companion for adventurous culinary explorations and for sipping by itself.
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Semillon
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2006 Fortitude Luvisi Semillon
Napa Valley
100% Semillon from 25-year old vines grown in the Luvisi family vineyard near Calistoga in Napa Valley. Opening with aromas of honeysuckle, melon and golden delicious apple, this c ... morerisp, vibrant wine offers citrus and floral flavors in a refreshing, palate-awakening style.
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Rosé
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2006 Fortitude Frediani Rosé Valdiguié
Napa Valley
84% Valdiguié from 30-year old, head-trained vines grown in the Frediani family vineyard near Calistoga in Napa Valley . Small amounts of Carignane (8%), Charbono (7%) and a touch ... more of Zinfandel (1%) have been added for color, character and acidity. With a bright, sunny color reminiscent of the south-of-France, the wine begins with strawberry shortcake and cherry aromas, leading to mouthwatering flavors of blood orange, strawberry and Jolly Rancher fruit. The wine has a clean, crisp finish.
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Zinfandel
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2005 Fortitude Luvisi Very Old Vine Zinfandel
Napa Valley
95% Zinfandel and 5% Petite Sirah from 90+-year old vines grown in the Luvisi family vineyard near Calistoga in Napa Valley. Made from evenly-ripened Zinfandel grapes, this vibrant ... more, heady wine has fresh-crushed wild berry and sour cherry aromas with notes of black licorice. The wine has a rich and mouthwatering texture with a touch of spice.
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Other Red
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2005 Fortitude Shake Ridge
Amador County
A unique field blend of Zinfandel (48%), Petite Sirah (20%), Tempranillo (14%), Barbera (12%), and Primitivo (6%) from the Kraemer Family’s Shake Ridge Vineyards in Amador County ... more. Three generations of Kraemer’s work the vineyard. Rich and lush, this wine offers generous aromas and flavors of black fruit, earth and spice that wrap around structured tannins.
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Updated on October 4, 2007
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Etude Wines at http://www.etudewines.com or calling (707)257-5300 to verify the winery's location.
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