Ancient Peaks - 2021 - Pearl Collection Cabernet Sauvignon - 750 ml.
Country: USA Region: Santa Margarita Ranch - Paso Robles Subregion: Stellenbosch Varietal: Cabernet SauvignonVintage: 2021 - Size: 750 ml. - Type: RedAncient Peaks Pearl Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is the winery’s showcase Cabernet from the Margarita Vineyard on Santa Margarita Ranch in Paso Robles. Made from specially cultivated vineyard blocks and finished with aging in new French oak, this small-production bottling emphasizes concentrated dark-fruit flavors — ripe blackberry and black currant — layered with graphite, vanilla and toasted oak. The wine presents a full, structured palate, ample tannin and the density that signals real cellar potential. Because it is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with a small percentage of Petit Verdot, the blend leans on classic varietal traits: dark fruit concentration, firm but refined tannins, and a spine of acidity to balance the oak and richness. Pearl is crafted to be ageworthy, rewarding medium-term cellaring but also approachable with hearty food now. For collectors and serious home sommeliers looking for a Paso Robles Cabernet with provenance, Pearl Collection delivers both immediacy and longevity. It is a limited-production offering from a recognized ranch site, making it attractive for those who favor curated wines with vineyard specificity. Serve it with high-fat, savory dishes such as grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, or a mushroom ragù to match its tannic structure and dark-fruit profile. A wedge of aged cheddar or other nutty, savory cheeses will also harmonize with the wine’s oak-derived vanilla and toasted notes. Whether you’re buying a bottle to lay down for four to eight years or opening with a robust meal, Ancient Peaks Pearl Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is a focused expression of the Margarita Vineyard’s Cabernet character.