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Etude 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $85
Etude’s 2005 defines power and authority, Napa style. It’s hard to imagine a Cabernet Sauvignon more explosive in blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit flavor. Yet the structure is superb, with firm but ultrarefined tannins providing an architecture to house all that richness. Beautiful now, and should age gracefully for a decade. Relatively easy to find, with 4…
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
Etude 2005 Heirloom Pinot Noir (Carneros)
- $90
Etude’s Heirloom bottling is vintage-driven, and the 2005 is a great wine. It’s a powerhouse that in its youth is full-bodied and almost heavy. It shows massive flavors of red currants, cherry pie filling, cola, figs and spices that taste like they were baked into a dessert pastry, except that the finish is thoroughly dry. What’s hard to communicate is the wine’s…
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Etude 2005 Deer Camp Pinot Noir (Carneros)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
This is one for the cellar. Dry and savory, it shows powerfully ripe blackberry, cherry, cassis and coffee flavors that have been well oaked, and the silky, elegant texture of Pinot Noir. But there’s a youthful tightness that withholds the wine’s tender heart. Best after 2008, and will develop for an additional 6 to 10 years.
— S.H.
(2/1/2008)
Etude 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $100
Cabernet doesn’t get bigger than this. It’s an immense wine, explosive in blackberry, black currant, cedar and spice flavors, with immaculate Oakville tannins. Right up there with the best. Refined and exquisite on release, even without decanting, it will easily negotiate many years in the cellar.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
Etude 2002 Heirloom Pinot Noir (Carneros)
- Editors' Choice
- $80
This wine stands out. It’s very dry, with a full, firm texture of tannins and acidity, but most notable are the flavors. They are extraordinarily rich, mingling red and black cherries, mocha, cola and spice with toast, caramel and smoke from fine oak. Despite the wine’s density, it possesses lightness and elegance that make it uplifting. Drink now and over the next…
— S.H.
(12/1/2005)
Etude 2007 Deer Camp Pinot Noir (Carneros)
- $60
This has been one of Etude’s best bottlings, and 2007 was a great year. If you enjoy sheer, decadent deliciousness in your Pinot Noirs, this is one for you. The palate first is struck by the rich waves of cherry pie filling, raspberry essence and sweet, vanilla-tinged, smoky oak. Then it discovers the soft silkiness, and finally the firm, fine tannins kick in…
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Etude 2005 Temblor Pinot Noir (Carneros)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
This is Etude’s inaugural bottling of this wine, a block designation from the estate. It shows not only classic Carneros quality, but something exotic. Dry and complex, the wine has cherry, cassis, raspberry and new oak flavors, with good acidity. That extra something is a feral, earthy quality, suggesting olive tapenade, sweet leather, tobacco and mushrooms that…
— S.H.
(2/1/2008)
Etude 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $90
This is a great Cab that showcases the ageability of certain Napa Cabs. It’s tightly wound now, with acids and rich tannins overshadowing the pure, sweet blackberry, black cherry and cassis flavors. Impressive for its intensity, power and harmony. Drink tonight, or cellar it for a decade.
— S.H.
(5/1/2005)
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