Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Merlot

9.056 ratings
9.04 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
Rob Brobst III

Good everyday sipper! Merlot is back!

Good everyday sipper! Merlot is back!

Jul 29th, 2018
Vasanth Balakrishnan

If I tasted this blind I could have sworn it was a Bordeaux. This #pasorobles #merlot is special - laid back fruit, pronounced acidity, earthy spice with some coffee, pepper and a faint bit of licorice. Nice wine if you’re like me and really prefer the Old World style.

If I tasted this blind I could have sworn it was a Bordeaux. This #pasorobles #merlot is special - laid back fruit, pronounced acidity, earthy spice with some coffee, pepper and a faint bit of licorice. Nice wine if you’re like me and really prefer the Old World style.

1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2018
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

Structure and dry

Structure and dry

Oct 22nd, 2015
Ted
9.1

Tasty. Vey good.

Tasty. Vey good.

May 28th, 2024
Robert Swart

Medium bodied and medium tannins. Flavors of plum, tart cherry, mocha and cinnamon. Not an over-powering Merlot.

Medium bodied and medium tannins. Flavors of plum, tart cherry, mocha and cinnamon. Not an over-powering Merlot.

Sep 3rd, 2022
djbeau

Good. Full bodied.

Good. Full bodied.

May 11th, 2021
William McGuire

Fruity, plum and black berries with some warm spice on finish.

Fruity, plum and black berries with some warm spice on finish.

Jan 24th, 2021
Nathalia Hiatt

Cherry and spice combo that was a joy to drink.

Cherry and spice combo that was a joy to drink.

Apr 26th, 2020
Corson Fidler

Warm aromas of dried cherries, violets, toasty oak and spice. A chewy, velvety texture delivers mouth filling flavors of blueberry, pomegranate, vanilla bean and sweet tobacco, with a sturdy, supple finish.

Warm aromas of dried cherries, violets, toasty oak and spice. A chewy, velvety texture delivers mouth filling flavors of blueberry, pomegranate, vanilla bean and sweet tobacco, with a sturdy, supple finish.

Dec 21st, 2019
Raechel Barnes

Good for the price
Lots of vanilla and carmel

Good for the price
Lots of vanilla and carmel

Aug 22nd, 2019