Why You'll Love This Wine

Etude's Grace Benoist Ranch sits in the extreme western corner of Carneros, closest to San Pablo Bay where cool breezes and volcanic soils create pristine conditions for elegant Chardonnay. This estate bottling is crafted to showcase the fruit and terroir - no malolactic fermentation, just a delicate touch of oak.

Tasting Notes

Lifted floral notes of honeysuckle, Meyer lemon, and vanilla waft from the fragrant bouquet. On the palate, juicy Anjou pear, fresh-cut apple, honeydew melon, and graham cracker pie crust intermingle beautifully. Luscious and creamy in texture with stony minerality and a mouth-watering backbone of crisp acidity.

Food Pairings

Roasted chicken, lobster with drawn butter, creamy pasta, or triple-cream brie.

Why It Works

Night-harvested fruit was gently whole-cluster pressed and fermented in neutral French oak. No MLF preserves the wine's natural acidity and vibrant character - this is cool-climate Carneros Chardonnay at its finest.