90
points
Ancient Peaks 2006 Oyster Ridge Red (Paso Robles)
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$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)
90
points
Ancient Peaks 2007 Oyster Ridge Red (Paso Robles)
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$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)
90
points
Ancient Peaks 2009 Renegade Margarita Vineyard Red (Paso Robles)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
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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)
88
points
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)