Today we’re taking a look at another Californian red blend. This one is a blend of 46% syrah, 31% malbec and 23% petit verdot from Ancient Peaks Winery in Paso Robles.
This wine is a deep, dark purplish-red color with incredible density. It’s almost inky in appearance. The nose is just as powerful as the wine is dark, with intense aromas of nutmeg, cedar, plum and chocolate covered cherry. The palate continues the bold theme of this wine, with jammy fruit flavors, like cherry and plum. And I do mean jammy. Wowee, this wine is so dense it’s almost chewy. There’s plenty of spice on the palate to make this interesting too. The acidity and tannins are good, and the wine finishes with intense cherry flavors, almost like a cherry cough drop. It’s a very big wine, which won’t be everyone’s thing. But if you’re into bold, rich wines, this one is a winner.
The suggested retail price comes in just north of our typical $20 limit, but I’ve seen it for sale as low as $16.00. And at that price, this wine is a steal!
Wine: Ancient Peaks Winery Renegade
Variety: Red blend
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 14.5%
Rating: 90
Price: $23.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.