Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Zinfandel

8.869 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

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 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.

Jan 28th, 2023
Randy Fuller

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 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.

Dec 30th, 2020
Fetty W.

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

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

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2017
michael pandolfo

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.

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.

Mar 8th, 2023
David Violette

Good wine.

Good wine.

Sep 20th, 2022
Rachel Retallick

Good full-bodied zin with fruit forward.

Good full-bodied zin with fruit forward.

Feb 7th, 2021
Jeremy Krantz

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.

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.

Jan 1st, 2021
Oscar Rosales

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

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

Sep 13th, 2020
Oscar Rosales

Great zin!!

Great zin!!

Sep 13th, 2020
Ben LaBolt

Decent old vine zin for a good price

Decent old vine zin for a good price

Feb 8th, 2020