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Ancien Wines
| Owner(s) | Ken Bernards |
| Web site | www.ancienwines.com |
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Reviewed Wines
2018 Ancien Carmel Valley River Ranch Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 97 cases, $60. Aged 11 months in
French oak barrels with a single racking carried this wine gently to bottle.
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Dark garnet color in the
glass. Ripely fruited aromas of plum, cassis and boysenberry lead to a mid-weight plus styled wine
replete with layers of purple and black fruits backed by modest toasty oak. Rich, but not too rich, and
velvety in mouthfeel, with easygoing, silken tannins and some finishing length. There is a slight sense
of alcohol on the palate.
Score: 92.
Reviewed September 3, 2020
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2017 Ancien Coombsville - Haynes Old Block Napa Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc.,61 cases, $68. Sourced
from the most flavorful and healthiest old vines from the
original planting. No smoke damage in this vintage. An
encomium to Duncan Haynes.
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Moderate garnet color in
the glass. A knockout from the get-go. Large-scale aromas
of black cherry, rose petal, ground savoury spice and wine
cave persist over time in the glass. Very comforting in the
mouth in a mid-weight style, featuring an unctuous core of
cherry fruit accented with a touch of spice and
complimentary barrel presence. Softly textured, with
polished tannins, welcome acidity and good length on the
lip-smacking finish.
Score: 95.
Reviewed August 27, 2020
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2007 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
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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
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2018 Ancien Carmel Valley River Ranch Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 97 cases, $60. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels with a single racking carried this wine gently to bottle. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Ripely fruited aromas of plum, cassis and boysenberry lead to a mid-weight plus styled wine replete with layers of purple and black fruits backed by modest toasty oak. Rich, but not too rich, and velvety in mouthfeel, with easygoing, silken tannins and some finishing length. There is a slight sense of alcohol on the palate. Score: 92. Reviewed September 3, 2020 ARTICLE »
2017 Ancien Coombsville - Haynes Old Block Napa Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc.,61 cases, $68. Sourced from the most flavorful and healthiest old vines from the original planting. No smoke damage in this vintage. An encomium to Duncan Haynes. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. A knockout from the get-go. Large-scale aromas of black cherry, rose petal, ground savoury spice and wine cave persist over time in the glass. Very comforting in the mouth in a mid-weight style, featuring an unctuous core of cherry fruit accented with a touch of spice and complimentary barrel presence. Softly textured, with polished tannins, welcome acidity and good length on the lip-smacking finish. Score: 95. Reviewed August 27, 2020 ARTICLE »
2007 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 »