Ancien, Toyon Farm Pinot Noir, Los Carneros
Ancien · California › Los Carneros › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89
/100
Reviews
6
professional
Vintages
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Community Reviews
88
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88.8
Avg Score
91
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Taster #2904
· Dec 21, 2025
86/100
Heavy style Pinot with an aggressive finish that is not adding any complexity. 14.5% hot alcohol that prevents it from being a refined Pinot.
2019 vintage
Taster #6171
· May 17, 2022
Lots of barrel spice to it. A little bit more linear than the others, more lift, but I think I like others for their massive fruit character more.
2019 vintage
Taster #6171
· Mar 23, 2011
Big full and ready to go.
2006 vintage
Taster #2302
· Sep 9, 2010
87/100
Delightful, paired with seared chicken and apricot glaze sauce. Pretty hot alcohol on the nose. Much better with the food than for sipping. Good cherry fruit on the palate. Medium to full bodied pinot. Pretty intense color.
2006 vintage
Taster #2546
· Aug 25, 2008
91/100
Family Winemakers San Francisco; 8/24/2008-8/25/2008 (Fort Mason, San Francisco) : Spicy tart red fruit nose; tasty, tart red fruit palate; medium finish 91+ pts.
2006 vintage
Taster #2546
· May 14, 2008
91/100
Beltramo's California Pinot Tasting Event (Beltramo's in Menlo Park, California) : Bright cherry red color; tart, rounded, strawberry and red fruit nose; lighter bodied, more delicate, red fruit palate with high acidity; medium finish
2006 vintage
Taster #1153
· May 6, 2008
89/100
Definitely should age for a few more years at least. Tasted very good at such a young age, and lives up to what you would expect at this price and locale.
2006 vintage
Taster #8604
· Mar 18, 2008
89/100
Family Winemakers of California (Pasadena, CA) : Swan clone and Dijon clone 115. Tighter than the RRV Pinot. Muted notes of Bing cherries, earth, and leather. And elegant wine with very good acidity.
2006 vintage