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Ancient Peaks

Ancient Peaks Merlot

Name: Ancient Peaks Merlot
Brand: Ancient Peaks
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.9

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Ancient Peaks Merlot is a premium wine produced by Ancient Peaks Winery, located in the Paso Robles appellation of California. The vineyard is situated in a unique location, with a combination of rocky soils, cool maritime breezes, and warm sunshine, resulting in grapes with intense flavors and aromas. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a rich and ripe Merlot, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, balanced by smooth tannins and a long finish. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a high-quality, flavorful wine with a sense of place.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Ancient Peaks Merlot displays a beautiful deep ruby color in the glass.On the nose, there are aromas of ripe plums and blackcurrants, along with subtle hints of leather and tobacco. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine shows great balance, with soft tannins and a nice acidity, as well as flavors of ripe dark fruits, licorice, and spices. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant touch of oak. Enjoy this Merlot with grilled meats or aged cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Velvety

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Ancient Peaks

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

0 Reviews