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NV Grace Benoist Ranch Brut Rose Sparkling Wine

NV Grace Benoist Ranch Brut Rose Sparkling Wine

Crafted as a companion to the Etude Blanc de Noirs, this Brut Rose is inspired by a playful experimentation which yielded a few precious cases of this truly unique California sparkling wine from...

Crafted as a companion to the Etude Blanc de Noirs, this Brut Rose is inspired by a playful experimentation which yielded a few precious cases of this truly unique California sparkling wine from our hallmark Grace Benoist Ranch, Carneros vineyards. Meant to celebrate the fruit and floral characteristics of Pinot noir and its bold liveliness. We hope this sparkling becomes an Etude celebratory favorite, as its only available in very small quantities exclusively at the winery.

Carneros750ml12.5
$60.00
$60.00

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Specifications

  • Region: Carneros
  • Appelation: Carneros
  • ABV: 12.5

Tasting Notes

With a delicate hue reminiscent of the eye of the partridge (oeil de perdrix), this rosé exudes quiet elegance from the first glance. The nose is bright and precise, offering vivid red fruits of wild strawberry and raspberry, layered with the citrus lift of blood orange. There's a purity to the aromatics that feels structured yet unobstructed, allowing the fruit to shine with clarity. On the palate, fresh-cut wild strawberries meet notes of quince and citrus, carried by a subtle thread of minerality. The finish is graceful and lingering, leaving a lasting impression of refinement and freshness.

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Winemaker Jon Priest walking between rows of grapevines in a vineyard.

Grace Benoist Ranch

An exemplary expression of Grace Benoist Ranch estate vineyard, this cuvée is a blend of the best vineyard blocks on the Ranch, tucked away in the far northwest corner of the Carneros appellation. Unlike most Carneros vineyards, which are largely uplifted bay bottoms with soils composed of clay, the soils of Grace Benoist Ranch are variations of volcanic origin. Combining these well-drained, rocky upland soils with the extreme western location closer to San Pablo Bay, makes this cooler site an ideal place to grow Burgundian varieties, known for crafting the world’s best sparkling wines. Vineyard blocks are individually managed to conform to various soil types and the changing contours of the hillside topography. Individual vineyards within Grace Benoist Ranch average only eight acres in size, and spacing is dense to ensure low per vine yields of fully concentrated fruit. As stewards of the property, Etude remains steadfast in our commitment to adhere to sustainable agricultural practices that enable us to farm in concert with the surround

Winemaker Jon Priest holding up harvested grapes near stainless steel fermentation tanks.

Crafted Excellence

Winemaking

Our winemaker’s intention is to craft a sparkling Rosé wine in the spirit of a Methode Traditionelle grower-producer approach, and to showcase the exceptional Pinot Noir from our estate. Handpicked fruit was harvested in the cool night hours and sent directly to the winery where it was gently whole-cluster pressed. Pinot Noir from our Grace Benoist Ranch is the base wine of this cuvee, while Chardonnay completes the remainder of the blend, adding brightness, complexity and fruity character on the mid-palate while also drawing out the length of the finish. This wine was crafted in the blend method, where a small amount of red wine was added to create the beautiful rose hue. The wine spent over two years on lees en tirage prior to disgorging.