Greg Linn Wines

Ancient Ocean Pinot Noir

8.925 ratings
8.911 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jay Clark

2012

2012

May 7th, 2015
Ben Spicer

Free Run bottling. Black cherry mania!

Free Run bottling. Black cherry mania!

Jan 20th, 2015
Heidi Normand Berge

Perfect Pinot although pricey.

Perfect Pinot although pricey.

Dec 18th, 2013
Jeff Ball

Intense concentration. Carmel, black cherries, cola, moss, and clay round out the flavors. Long finish, deep maroon color.

Intense concentration. Carmel, black cherries, cola, moss, and clay round out the flavors. Long finish, deep maroon color.

Dec 26th, 2022
Jody Scharf

Very light but good

Very light but good

Aug 27th, 2022
Brayden Campbell

Amazing. Austere, fantastic balance between new and old world.

Amazing. Austere, fantastic balance between new and old world.

Feb 17th, 2017
Jody Scharf

A bit light for my Pinot tasting. But still gets a 9. Dominated by mushrooms, cranberry and hibiscus. Nose of toast. Color that says taste should be fuller but falls short.

A bit light for my Pinot tasting. But still gets a 9. Dominated by mushrooms, cranberry and hibiscus. Nose of toast. Color that says taste should be fuller but falls short.

Dec 29th, 2016
Chris L

Words cannot describe how good this wine is.

Words cannot describe how good this wine is.

Aug 31st, 2016
Mirna Mohanraj

Greg Linn! Third Pinot with Meera and Mythri

Greg Linn! Third Pinot with Meera and Mythri

Feb 1st, 2016
Nick Burns

Very Burgundian. Thanks Greg and Chris!

Very Burgundian. Thanks Greg and Chris!

Sep 23rd, 2015