Reviews & Ratings

2021 Ancient Peaks Merlot "Santa Margarita Ranch"

Winery: Ancient Peaks

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Santa Margarita Ranch"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 100% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: 7,301

KWG Score: 90 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: October 28, 2024

Wine Review: This red colored Merlot from Ancient Peaks opens with a fragrant craisin and loam bouquet with hints of red licorice and pomegranate. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and creamy. The flavor profile is a black tea and blackberry blend with notes of graphite and red plum. I also detected hints of dried herbs and blueberry. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and moderate tannins stick around for quite some time. I would pair this good value Merlot with your favorite burger off the grill. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2021 Merlot presents inviting aromas of dried cherry, currant, herb, clove spice and toasted oak. A plush mouthfeel unfolds with deep red fruit flavors accented by cassis, blackberry, tobacco, peppercorn, vanilla, and dark chocolate. Supple tannins and energetic acidity add length to a smooth, rounded finish. With food, the beautifully balanced weight of the 2021 Merlot makes an excellent match for beef stew, veal chops, vegetable lasagna and lamb shanks in red wine sauce.

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