Ancien

Ancien is an organic driven winery situated in the middle of the historic Haynes Vineyard in Napa Valley. It was founded by Ken and Teresa Bernards. In 1992, they harvested the first two tons of Pinot Noir from four rows atop a knoll in the southwest corner of Carneros, marking the beginning of Ancien Wines. In the years since, they have continued our pursuit of those rare and special plots where Pinot Noir can rise from great to sublime. Ancien is the quest of a winemaker in pursuit of his art, and a celebration of the traditions in wine that have inspired him. They are fully tuned in to the needs of their vines, as it is essential in ensuring they grow the most flavorful fruit. Ancien emphasizes organic farming techniques such as composting to ensure their vines are healthy not only throughout the growing season but over the long term. Every viticultural decision can have implications for quality. The winery name, Ancien, was chosen in homage to those who have toiled the land in pursuit of vinous perfection for the last 8,000 years. The beautiful art on the labels on each of their bottles reflect the reverence they have for the rich traditions in winemaking, traditions that should not be forgotten.