One of our favorite warm weather white wines here at VC!! Starting in 1999, Ancien began working with the Sangiacomo family and Pinot Gris. The Sangiacomos own 2 acres of Pinot Gris exclusively available for Ancien's use, employing clones that had been imported from Alsace. The rich, clay soils and eastern aspect of the site, coupled with the farming expertise of the Sangiacomos, produce ideal fruit for the richer flavored, fuller-bodied, well-structured Alsatian style that Ancien strives to produce. The vineyard continues to yield consistently-ripe fruit with bracing acidity. Ancien continues to be the sole producer sourcing Pinot Gris from this special plot. A veritable “vineyard-within-the-vineyard”.

Tasting notes from Proprietor & Winemaker Ken Bernards: "Tangerine, honeysuckle, Asian pear, orange blossom, and honey--with a whiff of marzipan and jasmine--provide the exotic backdrop to this Pinot Gris. The palate expands and softens into round melon flavors mixed with apricot and ripe tangerine, finishing with a smooth viscosity braced by key lime and acidity. Mineral and spice notes mingle with tropical fruit for a long finish. 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."

Total Production: 396 cases

Aging Potential: 2-5 years