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Etude
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Etude

About Etude

Etude sits in Los Carneros, where Jon Priest shapes a program built on Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate vineyards at Grace Benoist Ranch feed the cellar. Vineyard tours are available. The tasting room offers food and outdoor seating, and welcomes groups of eight or more by advance arrangement.

Tasting Experiences

The Study of Pinot

75-90 minute private, seated experience featuring single vineyard Pinot Noirs from Grace Benoist Ranch in Carneros, guided by a wine educator.

The Cabernet Collection

60-minute seated tasting experience highlighting limited Cabernet Sauvignon selections from past vintages and multiple Napa Valley appellations, with indoor and outdoor seating available.

Etude Tour & Tasting

Leisurely stroll around the property including the Wellness garden, outdoor plaza, tasting room, and winery mezzanine, with four wines staged in different areas.

The Terroir Experience

60-minute seated tasting experience exploring how geographic location and soil type affect wine flavor, sampling single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon wines with indoor and outdoor seating available.

Varietals

Pinot NoirCabernet Sauvignon

When to visit Etude

Monday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Good to know about Etude

Can you visit Etude? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Etude has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, October 4, 2026). Visits are by reservation.

What is Etude known for?

Etude is known for beautiful gardens, outdoor seating, scenic views, walk-ins OK and good for groups.

What wines does Etude specialize in?

Etude focuses on Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Signature bottles include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.

How much is a tasting at Etude?

A tasting at Etude costs $55 to $350 per person. The Terroir Experience $55 · The Cabernet Collection $85 · The Study of Pinot $95 · Stem & Barrel Experience $350.

Do you need a reservation to visit Etude?

Yes, Etude requires a reservation for tastings (from their website, October 4, 2026). Book through the winery's reservation link on this page.

Does Etude serve food?

Yes, Etude has food available alongside tastings.

Does Etude offer vineyard tours?

Yes, Etude offers vineyard tours. Options include The Study of Pinot, The Cabernet Collection, Etude Tour & Tasting and The Terroir Experience.

Where is Etude located?

Etude is at 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd in Napa, CA, in the Los Carneros wine region. Phone: (707) 257-5782.

Who makes the wine at Etude?

The winemaking at Etude is led by Jon Priest.

What are Etude's tasting hours?

Etude is open every day, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Does Etude have outdoor seating?

Yes, Etude has outdoor seating.

Where to find Etude

Etude is at 1250 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa, CA, United States, in the Los Carneros wine region.

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