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Ancient Peaks 2007 Merlot (Paso Robles)
- Editors' Choice
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- $16
Shows some real class and distinction, with velvety-smooth tannins and a nice touch of smoky cedar framing well-developed flavors of black cherry candy, red currants and spices. One of the best Merlots to come out of Paso Robles lately, at a fair price.
— S.H.
(7/1/2010)
Ancient Peaks 2006 Oyster Ridge Red (Paso Robles)
- $50
A smooth, lush wine that feels soft and velvety in the mouth. It has complex flavors of black and red cherries, currants, mocha, bacon, anise, black pepper and sandalwood, with some fruity sweetness on the finish. Impressive. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Zinfandel should hold and improve for several more years.
— S.H.
(11/1/2009)
Ancient Peaks 2007 Oyster Ridge Red (Paso Robles)
- $50
Here’s a soft, rich red wine that satisfies for its velvety mouthfeel and complex flavors. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot and Petit Verdot, it offers blackberry, currant, bacon, dark chocolate and black pepper notes that finish smooth and long. Advances the argument for these unusual blends from Paso Robles.
— S.H.
(11/1/2010)
Ancient Peaks 2008 Syrah (Paso Robles)
- Editors' Choice
- $16
A really nice Syrah, especially at this price. It’s dry, softly tannic and enormously rich in blackberry and cherry-pie filling, red licorice, beef jerky, black pepper and sandalwood flavors. A real pleasure to drink now if you’re looking for a medium-bodied red.
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
Ancient Peaks 2009 Renegade Margarita Vineyard Red (Paso Robles)
- Editors' Choice
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- $23
This winery’s best bottlings are its red blends, and this is certainly one of them. Made from a unique combination of Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot, it’s bone dry, deeply tannic and sweet in blackberries, plums, herbs, tobacco, bacon and sandalwood. The tannins suggest drinking with rich meats and cheeses.
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
Ancient Peaks 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
- Editors' Choice
- $17
An impressive Cabernet, grown in a cool part of Paso Robles. Shows admirable dryness and control, with firm, fuzzy tannins housing classic blackberry and currant flavors.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Ancient Peaks 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles)
- Best Buy
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- $12
A lovely Sauvignon Blanc whose crisp acidity cleanses the palate, and whose dry finish leaves it stimulated, not cloyed. Shows subtle, tart lemon and lime flavors, with a minerally tang. A super bargain.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Ancient Peaks 2008 Oyster Ridge Red (Paso Robles)
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- $50
This is basically a Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with a hefty dollop of Petite Sirah. The latter brings tannic weight and dark color, but the most remarkable feature is the deep, delicious flavor. This wine floods the mouth with blackberry tart, dark chocolate, anise and sandalwood flavors. It’s a bit high in alcohol, though, which shows in a hot finish.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
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