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2022 Deer Camp Vineyard Pinot Noir

2022 Deer Camp Vineyard Pinot Noir

Our Deer Camp Pinot Noir is a vineyard designated wine from the Etude Estate Vineyards at Grace Benoist Ranch. This multi-vineyard ranch is tucked away in the far northwest corner of the Carnero...

Our Deer Camp Pinot Noir is a vineyard designated wine from the Etude Estate Vineyards at Grace Benoist Ranch. This multi-vineyard ranch is tucked away in the far northwest corner of the Carneros appellation and features well-drained, rocky upland soils.

Carneros750ml 0.144
$90.00
$90.00

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Specifications

  • Vintage: 2022
  • Region: California
  • Appelation: Carneros
  • ABV: 0.144
  • Varietal: Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

This wine exhibits a deep ruby color and an enticing nose of boysenberry, black cherry, and wild huckleberry. On the palate, it mirrors these aromas with an abundance of ripe fruit, enhanced by distinctive minerality from volcanic soil. A mid-palate hint of sweet fruit, typical of the Martini clone, adds both depth and complexity. The wine is well-structured with balanced acidity and finely textured tannins, indicating its remarkable potential for aging. A sophisticated blend of vibrant fruit and nuanced acidity, suggesting an elegant and enduring profile.

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Expert reviews

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“Perfumed and pure aromas of dried strawberries, potpourri, citrus peel and cassia bark. The palate is medium-bodied with seamlessly integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving flavors of cherries, dried herbs and forest floor. Exceptionally well balanced, with a refined and pure finish. Predominately Martini clone.” - JamesSuckling.com, January 2025

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“A pretty red, with lightly mulled mulberry and blackberry notes that are caressing in feel, while light rose hip, iris and red tea notes fill in gently through the finish. Shows a touch more persistence than most in this vintage. Drink now through 2028.” – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, March 3, 2025

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“This displays a taut, focused core of raspberry and bitter cherry coulis laced with savory, red tea and rose hip accents. Streamlined finish. Drink now through 2027.” – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, February 24, 2025

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

Deer Camp Vineyard

The Deer Camp Vineyard at Grace Benoist Ranch is located on a southwest facing slope of two blocks we refer to as the Pinot Bowl. Featuring distinctive rocky, well-drained soils of Kidd Stony Loam, the site is planted mostly to the Martini clone of Pinot Noir, which produces thickskinned, pulpy grapes that hold up well to the fog and wind that blow through this cool climate vineyard. This small vineyard was named after an old deer camp structure that stands at the base of this site.

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

Crafted Excellence

Winemaking

The grapes for this wine were harvested at night to preserve freshness and integrity. They were placed in open-top fermenters for 3-5 days of cold maceration followed by fermentation. A small percentage of the grapes were left as whole cluster to preserve the buoyancy of aromatics of the fruit and to add structure and refinement to the wine. Punch downs were performed during the early stages of fermentation with the extraction becoming gentler as the wine became dry and followed with a quiet extended maceration to help modify the richness and mouthfeel of the wine. The wine was lightly pressed into small French oak barrels where it rested for 14 months.