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"Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard long before harvest and that superior grape growing allow our winemaker to craft wines of exceptional varietal expression and finesse. This remains our approach today as we continue to build the Etude legacy." - Jon Priest, Etude Winemaker Etude specializes in two classic red varieties – Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Though modeled on the best from Burgundy and Bordeaux, these wines speak clearly of their contemporary California origins, combining rich, ripe fruit with an elegant structure and opulent mouthfeel. Etude’s Pinot Noirs, including a highly esteemed bottling made from rare heirloom varieties, and its small production of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir Rosé are vinified from grapes grown in the incredible Carneros region. Fruit for the winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the warmer northern half of the Napa Valley."Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard long before harvest and that superior grape growing allow our winemaker to craft wines of exceptional varietal expression and finesse. This remains our approach today as we continue to build the Etude legacy." - Jon Priest, Etude Winemaker Etude specializes in two classic red varieties – Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Though modeled on the best from Burgundy and Bordeaux, these wines speak clearly of their contemporary California origins, combining rich, ripe fruit with an elegant structure and opulent mouthfeel. Etude’s Pinot Noirs, including a highly esteemed bottling made from rare heirloom varieties, and its small production of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir Rosé are vinified from grapes grown in the incredible Carneros region. Fruit for the winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the warmer northern half of the Napa Valley.