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Santa Margarita Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
High alcohol (14.8%abv) but it’s seamlessly integrated with ripe tannins, a moderate amount of oak toast and vanilla,and plenty of black currant, blackberry, black cherry and dried herbs. Full bodied from the alcohol but a good medium acidity, ripe and satisfying glass.
High alcohol (14.8%abv) but it’s seamlessly integrated with ripe tannins, a moderate amount of oak toast and vanilla,and plenty of black currant, blackberry, black cherry and dried herbs. Full bodied from the alcohol but a good medium acidity, ripe and satisfying glass.
1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 20214/3/20. An excellent cab. Great with steak. Rich and layered. Perfect tannins.
4/3/20. An excellent cab. Great with steak. Rich and layered. Perfect tannins.
1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2020
Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas; cherry and blackberry, slight herbaceous greenness, olive brine, opens up to some vanilla; dry, but with very ripe fruit that reads as sweetness, high acid, strong mid palate tannins, cooked fruit notes, stewed plum, slight stemminess at finish
Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas; cherry and blackberry, slight herbaceous greenness, olive brine, opens up to some vanilla; dry, but with very ripe fruit that reads as sweetness, high acid, strong mid palate tannins, cooked fruit notes, stewed plum, slight stemminess at finish
1 person found it helpfulAug 9th, 2017One of my favorite experiences in Paso and this great value Cab is now at the store! More lively than my general impression of Paso Cabernet.
One of my favorite experiences in Paso and this great value Cab is now at the store! More lively than my general impression of Paso Cabernet.
Nov 19th, 2015Pretty smooth for a young cabernet yet a tangy acidic liveliness
Pretty smooth for a young cabernet yet a tangy acidic liveliness
Nov 10th, 2015
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Jun 19th, 2019Ripe fruit, high alcohol … on sale and not bad with roasted lamb.
Ripe fruit, high alcohol … on sale and not bad with roasted lamb.
Apr 5th, 2025




