Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Name: Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 | Bine & Vine
Brand: Cabernet Sauvignon
Price: 21.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$21.99

PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA | SANTA MARGARITA RANCH

TASTING NOTES
The 2019 Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon delivers vivid aromas of violet, boysenberry and black currant with trailing hints of tobacco. The texture is deep and seamless, cascading across the palate with dense flavors of blueberry, cherry and blackberry. Suggestions of black olive, vanilla and mint elevate the experience, which concludes with a remarkable integration of smooth, sleek tannins.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the longtime flagship wine of Ancient Peaks, helping drive the emergence of Paso Robles as a world-class region for this classic Bordeaux variety. At our estate Margarita Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon achieves both ripeness and balance amid one of the region’s coolest, longest growing seasons, all while drawing natural complexity from the vineyard’s uniquely complex soils.

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Categories: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Other California, Red, Region, Wine Tags: Ancient Peaks, Bold, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Dry, paso robles, Red, Sustainable Farming

Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

WINEMAKING
The 2019 growing season was marked by a cool spring and early summer, followed by moderate conditions for long, steady ripening through harvest, with low yields fostering excellent concentration. After gentle destemming, the must was cold soaked for 48 hours prior to fermentation for a smooth extraction of color and flavor. After fermentation, the wine was racked to an equal combination of French and American oak barrels, where it aged for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. An inclusion of Merlot from Margarita Vineyard contributed dark berry dimension and mid-palate weight, while a contribution of Cabernet Franc brought aromatic lift. Finally, a dash of Petite Sirah was included in the final blend for enhanced color and structure.

CUISINE PAIRING
Enjoy the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon with richly textured dishes, including herb-marinated rack of lamb, rosemary-grilled flank steak, filet mignon with black olive sauce, and duck breast with wild mushrooms.

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:
Cabernet Sauvignon (83%)
Merlot (10%)
Petite Sirah (5%)
Cabernet Franc (2%)

AGING REGIMEN:
18 months in French and American oak barrels (30% new)

Reviews

Wine Enthusiast – “Approachable fruit aromas of black currant, cranberry, baking spice and sandalwood show on the nose of this reliable bottling. The palate combines the light red and darker black fruits as well as anise and oregano to amplify the herb factor.” (90 Pts)