VOLUME 9, ISSUE 24
May 5, 2013
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE:
Cork Dork Etude: Inspired Wines of the Carneros the Gardener: Got Organic Grapes? Bravium: Relish the Acidity Rivers-Marie: 2010 & 2011 Reflect the Challenges of Farming on the Edge Dunstan Wines from Durell Vineyard Foursight Wines: Family Excels with Pinot COBB Wines: No Wine Before Its Time Sips of Pinot: Wines Tasted Recently Rosé and Chardonnay: Recently Sampled Wines Pinot Briefs
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Ancien Wines
Owner/winemaker Ken Bernards has produced reliably excellent Pinot Noirs under this label since 1992. He has consulted on a number of other labels including Donum Estate and Matetic in Chile. He produces 3,500 cases of wine from purchased grapes. The winery is at 4047 E Third Ave, Napa. The phone is 707-255-3908. The wines are sold through a mailing list, a tasting room and limited retail distribution.
Articles About Ancien WinesReviewed Wines2007 Ancien Haynes Vineyard Dijon 115 Similar aromas as Haynes, but more restrained. Darker in color, darker fruit profile, more linear, more tannic. Reviewed March 23, 2008 ARTICLE »
2007 Ancien Haynes Vineyard Martini Clone Fragrant, confected cherry nose. Very attractive pure cherry fruit with a Jolly Rancher quality. Quite vibrant. Reviewed March 23, 2008 ARTICLE »
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