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2007 Carneros "Toyon Farm" Pinot Noir  Magnum (1.5 liter)
This is a brooding Pinot Noir, emphasizing dark flavors and rich textures. The initial nose is subdued, hinting towards dried cranberries and blueberries with ripe plums accented by cacao, clove, cardamom, cinnamon and a whiff of kirsch and dried rose petals. The palate opens with more spices and mid-palate of plum and black cherry. The palate continues to develop richness, a significant tannic mouth-feel and bramble berries. The weight is nicely counter-balanced by a bright acidity, and the finish moves again towards spices and dried fruits, tobacco and dark chocolate.
  $100.00
2007 Russian River Pinot Noir  Magnum (1.5 liter)
The nose and palate of this wine present a consistent mirror to one another, with subtle changes that work forward from the long, finishing nose and and lingering after-taste. The fresh, unctuous fruitiness shows wild cherry, ripe raspberry, strawberry, and blackberry, lifted with a delicate whiff of candied violets and rose petals. Deeper notes of smoke, toast, pepper, coffee, cacao, and tobacco and a gripping tannic finish add layers of sophistication to the hedonism of the fruit. This wine brings to mind the classic Pinot Noir descriptive, “An iron fist in a velvet glove.” With time, the lushness of the fruit will settle, brining out a more silken texture and emphasizing a long, elegant finish. We expect this wine to develop gracefully for 4-6 years, but this one may surprise us by going even longer.
  $100.00
2007 Napa Valley "Mink Vineyard" Pinot Noir  Magnum (1.5 liter)
This vintage produced a brooding wine. Look for depth and complexity, with slow, subtle development over the course of a meal or a tasting. The nose opens to rich arrangement of dried blueberries, fresh raspberries, pomegranate, and ripe red apples, with a whiff of mint interwoven into the fruits. Dark chocolate, coffee, black tea, and tobacco notes provide a counterpoint to the fruit, reminding one of the deep structure of this wine. The palate moves towards darker fruits, plums, blueberry, and blackberry, showing a surprising brightness and lift in balance with the rich flavors and intense structure of the tannin. The wine finishes with Mink Vineyard’s signature chalky minerality, a mouth-coating and rich flavor. This well-structured wine should continue to age and develop new layers for the next 7-10 years.
  $100.00
2007 Sonoma Mountain "Red Dog Vineyard" Pinot Noir  Magnum (1.5 liter)
A pretty, effusive floral nose of rose petals and lilac, infused with sage, cedar, tobacco, and cinnamon. The palate leads with ripe soft strawberries and sweet huckleberry, growing into a full-bodied and tannic mid-palate coated in rich, dark tones of plum, blackberry, boysenberry, cacao, and tobacco. Finished with a lingering earthiness under traces of the leading red fruits. This is decadent vintage for this vineyard, showing off the yin/yang nature of this wine in its fullest.
  $110.00
2007 Sta Rita Hills "Fiddlestix Vineyard" Pinot Noir  Magnum (1.5 liter)
Typical of this vineyard, the wine opens with a vibrant, spiced nose of cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg, and clove, underlaid with earthy tones. Intense, fresh red fruits lead the palate, settling on the mid-palate with focused, ripe flavors of strawberry, cassis, and currants. Good acidity provides brightness and balance, while structure, always a strong suit for this wine, is emphasized by mouth-filling tannins. The spicy aromatics continue through the long finish. This vintage produced a softer, more mineral tannin than previous years, yielding a wine that is voluptuous in its youth, yet promises to age with grace for the coming decade.
  $110.00
2007 Carneros Chardonnay  HALF BOTTLES (by the case only)
Previously available only to restaurants. However, the public has spoken, and Ancien has heard your voice! Full case sales only, please. Perfect for week nights with dinner at home.
  $227.00
2007 Carneros Pinot Noir  HALF BOTTLES (by the case only)
Previously available only to restaurants. However, the public has spoken, and Ancien has heard your voice! Full case sales only, please. Perfect for any night of the week, with dinner, a movie, or just relaxing in your favorite chair.
  $240.00
2007 Sonoma Mountain "Red Dog Vineyard" Pinot Noir  HALF BOTTLES (by the case only)
Before we released these, Ken was caught on several occasions sneaking half bottles of Red Dog from the cellar. They are quite irresistible. A perfect treat.
  $320.00
1999 Carneros Pinot Noir  Magnum (1.5 liter)
Nearly 10 years past harvest, this wine is lively, focused, and balanced, retaining a strict structure which supports a lovely and undulating array of flavors and bouquet. A choice selection from the cellar.
  $150.00

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