Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Gamey

Notes of: Cocoa

Notes of: Caramel

Notes of: Smoky

Notes of: Licorice

Ancient Peaks

Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

3.5

Expert Rating

4.4

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge is a premium wine produced by Ancient Peaks Winery, located in the Paso Robles appellation of California. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Oyster Ridge vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and cool maritime influence. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Sirah, and Malbec, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a full-bodied and flavorful red wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge is a bold and intense red blend showcasing flavors of ripe cherries, dark chocolate, and a hint of spice on the finish.It has a deep, ruby-red color, with firm tannins, and a full-bodied structure that lingers on the palate. Balanced, yet intense, this is an extremely enjoyable wine.

EXPERT RATING

3.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2058

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

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

4.4

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