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Red
2003 Ancien Pinot Noir Toyon Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Napa / Sonoma
- Carneros
Label borrowed from 2002
Label borrowed from 2005
Label borrowed from 2005
Community Tasting Notes 4
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Cavalry19D wrote:
November 3, 2006 - After giving it a few minutes to open, I was pleasantly suprised by the focus and complexity of this wine! The fruit evolves beautifully from bright cherry, raspberry, and strawberry (Dijon 115 Clone) to deep blackberry and black cherry (Swan Clone cuttings). The juicy black fruit lingers into the finish with soft chocolate notes, spice and a touch of sweet cola. Alot going on and still manages to stay focus with distinct flavors. I really liked this wine. Awesome effort.
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markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote: 88 points
April 14, 2006 - Fruit forward. Joshua'S nose says cherries. My 5 yr old Grandson is right.(He also informs me that Mammy his Morrocan French Grandmere, lets him dip his finger in wine to taste it.I did the same. i KNOW his mother would disapprove)The wine is a very pleasant quaffable wine without the structure required for aging. Enjoyable now.
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Ben Andersen wrote:
November 3, 2005 - $34 retail. No formal note. Sampled in tasting room. I thought this was a nice, fruit driven Pinot. Showed typical Carneros fruit profile. Still, at this price I'd rather drink Burgundy any day... Maybe at $15-20 it would be a different story.
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AndrewSGHall wrote:
August 1, 2005 - Yeasty and fat on the nose. Same on the palate. Not enjoyable.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2005, IWC Issue #120 (link)(Ancien Winery Pinot Noir Carneros) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Ancien
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Toyon Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa / Sonoma
- Appellation Carneros
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 0 (0%)
- Consumed 23 (100%)
Food Pairing
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa / Sonoma
- AppellationCarneros
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