Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Merlot

9.033 ratings
9.11 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
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
Maria Fontana Cammarata

We went to a Winebow Tasting in NYC, it was our favorite Merlot!

We went to a Winebow Tasting in NYC, it was our favorite Merlot!

Mar 19th, 2018
Barco Davidson

Very good. Not too heavy or dry.

Very good. Not too heavy or dry.

Dec 29th, 2017
Lori S
8.7

I've tasted a few bottles from this vintage and find they are not consistent. A decent cab at this price price.

I've tasted a few bottles from this vintage and find they are not consistent. A decent cab at this price price.

Aug 18th, 2017
Rob Wood

Very good full bodied wine fruit up front with deep rich finish. Perfect for my mood.

Very good full bodied wine fruit up front with deep rich finish. Perfect for my mood.

May 10th, 2017
Nate Warner

Well it's a cab not Merlo lol. Date is on side of bottle but is 2014. Great carmel scent on the nose and taste is sorta of slate with a dry tail with alcohol. Overall very good and cheap.

Well it's a cab not Merlo lol. Date is on side of bottle but is 2014. Great carmel scent on the nose and taste is sorta of slate with a dry tail with alcohol. Overall very good and cheap.

Apr 30th, 2017
Brian Horwath

Very nice wine. Went well with Prownes and Italian seasonings.

Very nice wine. Went well with Prownes and Italian seasonings.

Feb 25th, 2017