The 2019 Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard is another powerful, brooding wine in this range. Dark cherry, graphite, leather, cloves and menthol build in a Pinot defined by its textural intensity and muscular drive. A wine of resonance and breadth, the 2019 is absolutely stellar in this tasting, not to mention incredibly distinctive.
93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2022)
Ripe and solidly built but still comes off as lithe and beguiling, featuring a core of gently steeped red and black cherry fruit flavors, which unwind slowly as bergamot, rose water and wood spice notes swirl through. Lovely. Drink now through 2030. 414 cases made.
93 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Aug 2022)
Cherry compote, fresh strawberry and light mint aromas are joyous and hedonistically pleasing on the nose of this bottling. A more powerful herbal edge shows on the palate, where wild thyme gives nuance to that ripe strawberry core.
93 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast (Nov 2022)
Lovely clarity to this, with cranberry, citrus and hibiscus in the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins that give the wine a creamy texture and subtle, focused fruit on the finish. Will age well in a elegant way. Drink or hold.
93 points, James Suckling (Jan 2022)
Blended from several blocks of this large vineyard, Etude's 2019 Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard offers up bright cherries and a hint of celery seed. It's medium to full-bodied, tart, taut and mouthwatering, with a silky-textured finish.
91 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (May 2022)