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Santa Margarita Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

8.9259 ratings
8.610 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of oak, dried herbs and dark fruits on the nose, a blend of mostly Cab Sauv. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of blackberry, plum, spice, tomato leaf, black olive and smoke, firm tannins on a short finish ending with herbal earthy character. Drink now, no aging benefit.

Deep Ruby with aromas of oak, dried herbs and dark fruits on the nose, a blend of mostly Cab Sauv. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of blackberry, plum, spice, tomato leaf, black olive and smoke, firm tannins on a short finish ending with herbal earthy character. Drink now, no aging benefit.

Mar 12th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Tried this again. Deep Ruby with aromas of cedar, herb and dark fruits on the nose, a blend of 88% Cab Sauv. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of blackberry, plum, spice, tomato leaf, black olive and smoke, firm tannins on a short finish ending with herbal earthy character. Drink now, no aging benefit.

Tried this again. Deep Ruby with aromas of cedar, herb and dark fruits on the nose, a blend of 88% Cab Sauv. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of blackberry, plum, spice, tomato leaf, black olive and smoke, firm tannins on a short finish ending with herbal earthy character. Drink now, no aging benefit.

Feb 10th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of cedar, herb and dark fruits on the nose, a blend of 88% Cab Sauvignon. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of blackberry, plum, spice, tomato leaf, black olive and smoke, firm tannins on a short finish ending with herbal earthy character. Tasting Sample.

Deep Ruby with aromas of cedar, herb and dark fruits on the nose, a blend of 88% Cab Sauvignon. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of blackberry, plum, spice, tomato leaf, black olive and smoke, firm tannins on a short finish ending with herbal earthy character. Tasting Sample.

Nov 11th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of cedar, herb and dark fruits on the nose, a blend of 88% Cab Sauvignon. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of blackberry, plum, spice, tomato leaf, black olive and smoke, firm tannins on a short finish ending with herbal earthy character. Tasting Sample.

Deep Ruby with aromas of cedar, herb and dark fruits on the nose, a blend of 88% Cab Sauvignon. On the palate this full-bodied wine shows flavors of blackberry, plum, spice, tomato leaf, black olive and smoke, firm tannins on a short finish ending with herbal earthy character. Tasting Sample.

Nov 2nd, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas; cherry and blackberry, slight herbaceous greenness, olive brine, opens up to some vanilla; dry, but with very ripe fruit that reads as sweetness, high acid, strong mid palate tannins, cooked fruit notes, stewed plum, slight stemminess at finish

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas; cherry and blackberry, slight herbaceous greenness, olive brine, opens up to some vanilla; dry, but with very ripe fruit that reads as sweetness, high acid, strong mid palate tannins, cooked fruit notes, stewed plum, slight stemminess at finish

Aug 9th, 2017
Sophia Phillips

4/3/20. An excellent cab. Great with steak. Rich and layered. Perfect tannins.

4/3/20. An excellent cab. Great with steak. Rich and layered. Perfect tannins.

1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2020
Grant & Jullie

Smells of plums, dark ripe black cherries ... almost plum and cherry jam. Taste is more mellow ... still get a bit of the plum and black cherry but more subdued. Nice acid and some sour notes on the finish.

Smells of plums, dark ripe black cherries ... almost plum and cherry jam. Taste is more mellow ... still get a bit of the plum and black cherry but more subdued. Nice acid and some sour notes on the finish.

1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2019
Jennifer DiDomizio

One of my favorite experiences in Paso and this great value Cab is now at the store! More lively than my general impression of Paso Cabernet.

One of my favorite experiences in Paso and this great value Cab is now at the store! More lively than my general impression of Paso Cabernet.

Nov 19th, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

Pretty smooth for a young cabernet yet a tangy acidic liveliness

Pretty smooth for a young cabernet yet a tangy acidic liveliness

Nov 10th, 2015
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