Ancient Roots

Michael David Winery

Ancient Vine Bechthold Vineyard Cinsault 2019

Silky, light bodied, strawberry, raspberry, dried herbs and spices. Love the 13.5 ALC. — 3 years ago

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Michael David Winery

Ancient Vine Lodi Cinsault 2017

~130 year old vine, oldest Cinsault vineyard in America, if not the world. Amazing fruit, slight raisin box adds a nice weight to the -medium body, fruitiness draws you back for another sip, balanced acidity, 13.5% ABV. Drink now. — 4 years ago

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Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Merlot

Spicy fruity and lively top notes. — 6 years ago

V. Sattui Winery

Crow Ridge Vineyard Ancient Vine Zinfandel 2014

Heavy and full for a Zin... but damn is it tasty! — 7 years ago

Primal Roots

California Red Blend 2012

Fruity and smooth. Nice for a dinner wine — 8 years ago

Ancient Roots

California Dark Red Blend 2013

Good red blend from Total Wine. — 8 years ago

Primal Roots

California White Blend 2011

Great with spicy pizza. — 10 years ago

Dogfish Head Brewery

Midas Touch Ancient Ale

Ehren Jordan
9.6

Drink like King Midas! — 10 years ago

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Tenuta Caparzo

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2014

Tried about 6 mos ago. The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. Estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are planted with new vines. Deep Ruby with a berry fruit aromas blossom and smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate cherry & strawberry flavors, with leather, cacao and tobacco notes. Lively acidity, fine approachable tannins, long ending with spicy oak finish. Nice! — 3 years ago

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Hundred Acre Vineyard

Ancient Way Vineyard Summer's Blocks Shiraz 2004

Shay A
9.3

Last week was a combo of 4th Friday and Open That Bottle Night on back to back nights. Needless to say, the lineup between both days was full of heavy hitters, so I’m only posting standout bottles.

These can be polarizing wines due to their massive and rich profile, but they are certainly decadent, delicious and approachable young. That being said, this was probably at peak 3-5yrs ago. It didn’t seem tired, but the fruit has started to show some sappy qualities, as well as baked fig and cherry liqueur. Stewed black cherries, dark chocolate dipped blueberries and ripe blackberries. It drinks with good acidity and tannin, as well as cinnamon, graham cracker and more liqueur type notes at the finish. Still hedonistic in style.
— 4 years ago

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David T

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I knew they made this but, it never caught they made this w/ Barossa fruit.

Ancient Peaks

Paso Robles Merlot

A local restaurant was featuring this fabulous Paso Robles Merlot! Lovely, a great surprise! Tastes like a Bordeaux- full bodied deliciousness! — 5 years ago

Roots Run Deep Winery

Educated Guess Carneros Pinot Noir 2016

Trader Joe’s. Standard Napa Pinot Noir — 5 years ago

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre Rosé 2016

Refreshing flavors and aroma of strawberries and pineapple 🍓🍍 — 6 years ago

Roots Winery

Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

I still love this Pinot but the 2011 was amazing I drank at least a case. It does not have the same feel seems more heavy with darker fruit notes. — 7 years ago

Greg Linn Wines

Ancient Ocean Pinot Noir 2009

Greg Linn! Third Pinot with Meera and Mythri — 8 years ago

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Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Carignane 2013

Impressive. Enjoyed with a homemade tomato basil prosciutto pizza. — 9 years ago

Meghan Rajala
with Meghan

Ancient Oak Cellars

Siebert Ranch Pinot Noir 2009

Not generally a Pinot drinker but thought this was "meaty" enough to suit my taste. Very good. — 10 years ago

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from a family with farming and winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across, almost looks like a Cab). Rich berry flavors with cedar, spice and vanilla. Lingering ending with sweet oak notes. Consistent quality Nice! A Fav! — 4 years ago

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Eric Urbani

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@Sipping Fine Wine as I’m sure you know these wines age surprisingly well - had the 2005-2009 range recently and they were amazing

Ancient Roots

California Red Blend

Very similar to the cooper and thief red blend but at a much lower costs. Hints of vanilla on the back end add for a pleasant aftertaste — 4 years ago

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Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines California Zinfandel

Glad I bought this bottle some weeks ago at the vinery. Really delicious! — 5 years ago

Ancient Peaks

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Run Lola Run and a great wine — 5 years ago

California Roots

California Moscato 2016

It’s not overly sweet. Perfect balance of sweet with hint of fruity tang. Would surly buy again! #its5oclocksomewhere — 6 years ago

Roots Winery

Klee Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Slightly sour, wonderful flavour. Light to medium bodied. Would be good with strong cheeses. — 8 years ago

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Dashe Cellars

Ancient Vines Bedrock Vineyard Red Blend 2013

New release of our Ancient Vines blend (⅓ each Zinfandel, Mourvèdre & Carignane) from Bedrock Vineyard. All 3 varietals play well together and add their own distinct flair, making for a red that's full-flavored yet nuanced. I would pair it with ribeye steaks, grilled lamb or braised short ribs. — 9 years ago

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Phil Ashton

Phil Ashton

Loved the '12 of this.
Mark Lindzy

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Same here and have some bottles of '12 stashed at home. Age worthy, me thinks.