Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Ancient Peaks |
Origin | United States |
Opens with expressive aromas of plum, boysenberry, red currant, caramel and toasted oak. Broad, chewy textures deliver layered impressions of blueberry, cherry, cassis and violet with undercurrents of graphite, sage, eucalyptus and vanilla bean. Fresh acidity and fine tannins carry into a long, expansive finish. A wonderfully integrated and complex Cabernet Sauvignon.
FOOD PAIRING
The rich yet lively character of the Cabernet Sauvignon makes a great match for lamb chops, Portobello mushrooms, aged cheddar cheese and filet mignon with black olive sauce.
After fermentation, the lots were racked to an equal combination French and American oak barrels, where they aged for 19 months prior to blending and bottling. Small lots of estate-grown Merlot, Malbec and Petite Sirah were incorporated into the final blend for enhanced color, mouthfeel and flavor dimension. VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 8%, Malbec 5%, Petite Sirah 2%.
Wine Enthusiast
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“A deep blackberry aroma meets with anise and earthy mushroom on the fresh and savory nose. The palate’s delicious black currant and blueberry core is partnered harmoniously with notes of oak and toasted herbs as well as jubilant, balancing acidity.”
Spirited Wines
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“The winery’s flagship grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, also leads the charge for the region itself as a world-class producer of Bordeaux varieties. This one is ripe and balanced, with intuitive acidity unlike that found in any of Paso’s other sub-AVAs. Cedar delivers subtle hints of cocoa and spice while dark cherry gives way to a channel of minerality, black olive, and beetroot. Aged 20 months in French and American oak.”