Santa Margarita Ranch Zinfandel

This beautiful, medium dark wine displays a nose which is bursting with ripe fruit - cherry, raspberry, cranberry - adorned by tobacco, clove, nutmeg and black pepper. The palate is lush with the fruit - but has a savory side, too. The acidity is fresh and lively, while the tannins are muscular. It is, as always, a great pair with any kind of meat - especially straight from the grill.

This medium-dark wine is loaded with blackberry aromas, but not so much that the savory side slips away. Intense minerality is at work, a reminder of the oyster shell dirt that is Santa Margarita Ranch, the southernmost wine region in the Paso Robles AVA. Black pepper also checks in, along with a hint of lavender. The palate is marked by dark fruit and minerals, with a nice acidity and tannins with a firm grip. The finish is chalky and moderate.

This one was extraordinary! Paired with bread. Full-bodied and sings with flavor. Matthew loves!

Somewhat different style than the zinfandels from this region that you might be used to. This is not the overblown punch you in your face ripe red fruit Zin. This is it has an elegance to it and restrain fruit gives way to a very balanced wine with a sense of place. Absolutely delicious.

Good wine.

Good full-bodied zin with fruit forward.

Used half a bottle to make short ribs for tomorrow night. Well-rounded, easy drinking Zin. Good, long finish. Some chocolate, some blackberries, alcohol, spices and even a hint of tobacco. Should pair beautifully with dinner tomorrow.

Very nice Zinfandel , lots of dark fruit, nice ending, wild berries!!
Great zin

Great zin!!

Decent old vine zin for a good price