2009 Ancien Mink Vineyard Pinot Noir Napa Valley

WSI95 The 2009 Ancien Pinot Noir has a powerful and generous nose that opens with aromatics of blueberry, rich earth and cassis interwoven with lilac and lavender, with notes of wild mushroom and cocoa. The palate is all dark fruits, brambly berries and black raspberry, spiced again with cocoa and cardamon. As usual, the acidity is bright and crisp, and the chalky fine tannins linger long and coast the palate with a distinctive minerality. With age, this wine will develop a broad, deep, and rich palate, balanced with bright and youthful fruit notes.