| Rating | 90 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Paso Robles San Luis Obispo County Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.9% |
| Price | $70.00 |
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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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