Ancestor is Halter Ranch's Bordeaux-style reserve blend, it is their flagship wine (think along the lines of Joseph Phelps' Insignia or Pahlmeyer's Red), and an homage to the heart and soul of their property, the Ancestor Tree. This tree is one of the largest coast live oaks on record, and is nestled amongst the vines of block eleven. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, and 8% Malbec, grapes were destemmed and fermented in closed top fermentors, with open pump-overs two to three times daily for an average of 16 days, then aged for 16 months in French oak barrels.
The 2023 Ancestor has aromas of blackberry, red currant, cherry, and sandalwood. The entry is soft and pleasant, brimming with red fruits, olallieberry, and toasted vanilla. The mid palate is dense and mouth-coating, with layered flavors of oak and velvety tannins on the finish.
The 2023 Ancestor has aromas of blackberry, red currant, cherry, and sandalwood. The entry is soft and pleasant, brimming with red fruits, olallieberry, and toasted vanilla. The mid palate is dense and mouth-coating, with layered flavors of oak and velvety tannins on the finish.
