Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Ancien

Ancien Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Ancien Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Ancien Wines, a renowned winery in California. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Fiddlestix Vineyard, located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, known for its cool climate and unique soil composition. The vineyard features steep slopes and a range of clones, resulting in complex and nuanced flavors in the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's character. The resulting wine is a classic Pinot Noir, with a delicate balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins, and a long, smooth finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Ancien Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir is an excellent example of the varietal.On the nose, it displays aromas of ripe red cherries, cranberries and delicate hints of forest floor and subtle sweet spices. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and velvety, with a pleasing balance of acidity and ripe tannins. Flavors of juicy red berries, cherries and earthy nuances are complemented by a touch of dried herbs and a long, lingering finish. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the elegance and complexity of a well-crafted Pinot Noir.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Ancien

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

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