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Red
2016 Ancient Peaks Zinfandel
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch
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Community Tasting Notes 16
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oakville72 Likes this wine: 88 points
December 22, 2021 - A high extract, high intensity, high alcohol, high oak, soft and slightly sweet Zin. Actually quite pleasing if you like this style of wine. Almost better to drink by itself than with food.
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dbast Does not like this wine: 85 points
May 4, 2021 - As a value offering, I understand the appeal of this, but this was not an enjoyable pour for me. A heavy hand with oak with missing acidity to keep it in tension, so it just feels disorganized. Could potentially work with a food pairing, but this wasn't my thing. There are other American zinfandels in this price range that I would rather seek out instead.
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SDzinner wrote: 92 points
December 31, 2020 - Blind tasting for New Years Eve. 4 zins: Rombauer 2018, Klinker Brick 2015, Ancient Peaks 2016, Turley Pesenti Vineyard 2018. Ancient Peaks most preferred by a landslide. Turley was a little hot out of the bottle and may need some time. Klinker Brick a close second. Pains me to say but Rombauer a distant 4th. Both Ancient Peaks and Klinker Brick offer great value. Hopefully future vintages keep up the quality. Nice work!
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Stampeder Likes this wine: 89 points
June 28, 2020 - A little different. Dark fruit - cherry, berry. A little peppery and smoky, which is what makes this one different. Rounded and full. Pairs well with various smoked foods.
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Baron Slick wrote: 91 points
June 1, 2020 - Brambly black fruit, dark chocolate, spices, and more than a hint of watermelon. The palate is smooth, balanced, with ripe dark fruit that borders on shriveled. Ample acidity keeps everything in place. Tasty.
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The Brilliant 2016s from Paso Robles, 11/29/2018 (link)(Ancient Peaks Zinfandel Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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Paso Robles 2016 & 2015: New Releases (Sep 2018), 9/1/2018 (link)(Ancient Peaks Winery Zinfandel Santa Margarita Ranch Central Coast Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Ancient Peaks
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch
- UPC Code 897114001012
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 119 (35%)
- Consumed 225 (65%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Anything spicy!, chocolate, mole, rich cheesesWho Likes This Wine
94% Like It 16 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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