Rating 90
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
San Luis Obispo County
Central Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.9%
Price $70.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2022-06-09

Perfect For

Dinner With The Parents, Treat Yo'self, Winning Over the Boss

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot

Ancient Peaks Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Review

It’s not often that an AVA has only one winery, but here we are. Ancient Peaks, in the diverse soils of Paso Robles, sources their fruit from the Santa Margarita Ranch. The ranch has been in use since the early days of Franciscan monks before California was a state. Today, instead of the Mission grape, Ancient peaks is run by a trio of longtime wine producers collaborating and maintaining history. This wine is a great reflection of the soil and climate of the land. It’s big and deep with tons of fruit and intense tannins. There are peppery notes deep down in the wine that need to come out over time.

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Ancient Peaks Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
It’s not often that an AVA has only one winery, but here we are. Ancient Peaks, in the diverse soils of Paso Robles, sources their fruit from the Santa Margarita Ranch. The ranch has been in use since the early days of Franciscan monks before California was a state. Today, instead of the Mission grape, Ancient peaks is run by a trio of longtime wine producers collaborating and maintaining history. This wine is a great reflection of the soil and climate of the land. It’s big and deep with tons of fruit and intense tannins. There are peppery notes deep down in the wine that need to come out over time.

Reviewed On: 06-10-2022
90
POINTS
Ancient Peaks Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
It’s not often that an AVA has only one winery, but here we are. Ancient Peaks, in the diverse soils of Paso Robles, sources their fruit from the Santa Margarita Ranch. The ranch has been in use since the early days of Franciscan monks before California was a state. Today, instead of the Mission grape, Ancient peaks is run by a trio of longtime wine producers collaborating and maintaining history. This wine is a great reflection of the soil and climate of the land. It’s big and deep with tons of fruit and intense tannins. There are peppery notes deep down in the wine that need to come out over time.

Reviewed On: 06-10-2022