Ancient Peaks

Paso Robles Merlot

9.118 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This wine is deep and dark. The inky indigo color telegraphs the nose, exploding with blue and black berries and cassis, a whiff of campfire smoke and a mountain of prehistoric terroir. The palate is laden with dark fruit, too, not to mention spice and earth. The sage and rosemary linger into a finish that won't let you forget them. The tannic structure is fit for meat and aging while the acidity refreshes and causes the mouth to water. Beautiful work, Mike Sinor.

This wine is deep and dark. The inky indigo color telegraphs the nose, exploding with blue and black berries and cassis, a whiff of campfire smoke and a mountain of prehistoric terroir. The palate is laden with dark fruit, too, not to mention spice and earth. The sage and rosemary linger into a finish that won't let you forget them. The tannic structure is fit for meat and aging while the acidity refreshes and causes the mouth to water. Beautiful work, Mike Sinor.

1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2015
Scott Fausel

Very smooth, not overly fruity for a merlot, nicely balanced, a bit of spice. Paired great with short ribs. Discovered at great wine shop (Wine Crush) in Long Beach with old friends. Highly recommended.

Very smooth, not overly fruity for a merlot, nicely balanced, a bit of spice. Paired great with short ribs. Discovered at great wine shop (Wine Crush) in Long Beach with old friends. Highly recommended.

1 person found it helpfulSep 15th, 2014
Brian Williams

Great big red wine. Nice overtones that settle after airing.

Great big red wine. Nice overtones that settle after airing.

Jun 17th, 2015
Ramon Melendez

Incredible wine

Incredible wine

Jan 11th, 2015
Guy Swartz

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