While Paso Robles seems to have a reputation for producing great wine with Rhone varietals, they also seems to produce some great wine from Bordeaux varietals, Spanish varietals, Italian varietals and the list goes on! But one varietal that I highly suggest checking out from Paso Robles is cabernet sauvignon. Sure you can get a cabernet sauvignon from just about anywhere, but there’s something about Paso Robles that makes this grape shine. Someone once commented to me that cabernet sauvignon is THE grape of Paso Robles. I can see why some would think that. And this cabernet from Ancient Peaks is a great example of why.
This isn’t the first wine we’ve reviewed from Ancient Peaks. A couple months back we reviewed their Renegade red blend and it was stellar. This cabernet continues that trend.
I can smell the vanilla on the nose of this wine from three feet away. It’s very aromatic. It also shows some blackberry and black licorice aromas, as well as some earthy notes. The palate is super juicy, with blackberry, plum, and black cherry flavors. It offers a touch of chocolate on the mid-palate. The mouth feel is almost creamy, with is really pleasant. It finishes nice and long, with blackberry flavors. It’s a nice wine.
Wine: Ancient Peaks Winery
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 14.5%
Rating: 91
Price: $17.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.