Well-timed rainfall brought and nice Spring growing conditions resulted in luxuriant growth to start the 2018 season. A steady and cool growing season with just a few heat spikes kept our vines happy throughout. The wines started out with elegant, balanced fruit and have continued to fill out in the bottle. It is a vintage of exceptional balance that continues to unfold and reward with evolution in the bottle.
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Region
Sonoma, CA
Varietals
Pinot Gris
Delightful aromatics are enhanced by a refreshingly mineral mouthfeel and lingering finish. A m!lange of Asian pear and summer nectarine greet the nose, followed by subtler notes of fragrant white flowers, fresh Granny Smith apples, and tangerine zest. On the palate, citrus-kissed stone fruit complements star fruit and green apple leading to a lingering finish of peach and grapefruit. Pair this with grilled meats, seafood, pastas with olive oil or cream sauces, Asian cuisine...the combination of its rich mid-palate, smooth tannins, and acidic structure make this wine unusually versatile at the table.
About the Producer
Ancien, was chosen in homage to those who have toiled the land in pursuit of vinous perfection for the last 8,000 years. The beautiful art on the labels on each of our bottles reflect the reverence we have for the rich traditions in winemaking, traditions that should not be forgotten