Winery Etude

Adress: 1250 Cuttings Wharf Road Napa, CA 94559
Country: United States
internet: http://www.etudewines.com
Wine district: Napa Valley
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What began twenty five years ago as a philosophical state of mind is now a state-of-the-art winemaking facility where the ancient art of winemaking is pursued with a singular passion.

Etude Wines is dedicated to mastering the craft of winegrowing. In classical music, an etude is a composition with a technical focus that allows the musician to practice a particular technique. Similarly, Etude wines are the product of deliberate concentration on the instructive variables of the craft. The end game is not edification alone, but rather the wine itself as a source of enjoyment. Chopin piano etudes are notoriously difficult but sublimely beautiful… this is an example of the practicing craft transformed to art.

Founder and self described winegrower Tony Soter puts it this way: “There’s no better vehicle with which to study or practice the craft of winemaking than Pinot Noir. It is the most challenging, unforgiving and quixotic of all wine grapes, and yet the most delicate and transparent.” “Make no mistake it is a humbling pursuit, but when it’s right, Pinot Noir is a glorious and moving thing. It is in the pursuit of that experience that we all work.”

Working together in this oenological quest for perfection are current winemaker Jon Priest and viticulturalist Franci Ashton. They transform the very finest Carneros and Napa Valley grapes into world-class wines sought out by the most discriminating wine lovers. In addition to its widely acclaimed Carneros Pinot Noir and legendary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Etude has also developed a loyal following for Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Merlot.

Join us at the winery for a Reserve Room Tasting scheduled at 10:00am, 1:00pm or 3:00pm.  A comprehensive hosted tasting of our Pinot Blanc, Deer Camp Pinot Noir, Heirloom Pinot Noir, St. Helena Cabernet, Oakville Cabernet and Rutherford Cabernet. $35/per person.

Please call 707-257-5300 to schedule an appointment.

Join us at the winery for our new Food and Wine Pairing scheduled Friday thru Sunday at 10:00am, 1:00pm or 3:00pm. A private gourmet tasting experience that explores the subtle nuances which make wine & food such a great pairing. We invite you to join us for a flight of 6 Etude Wines paired with 3 savory bites. $35 per person ($25 for Wine Club Members) - Maximum of 8 people and Reservations required.