Ancient Peaks 2022 Zinfandel, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles

Zinfandel doesn’t need to shout—it just needs to carry a clear note.

This one opens with crushed raspberry, sandalwood, and a whisper of vanilla cream. The palate is soft and spicy, layered with strawberry, brambleberry, black plum, and a lean into dried rosemary and leather. A long, peppery finish gives it poise—jammy, yes, but balanced by structure and restraint.

Made from select blocks across Margarita Vineyard—blocks that set the tone with dark fruit, bright spice, and volcanic energy—this Zin runs with energy and elegance, rooted in its rugged site and cooled by nearby marine air.