Vineyards of Ancient Peaks in Paso Robles

While visiting many wineries in the Paso Robles region last spring, we discovered numerous delightful Cabernet Sauvignons. We also attended a presentation at which the winemakers and other wine professionals included details as to why Cabernet Sauvignons produce so ideally in the Paso Robles AVA.

According to a press release from the Paso Robles CAB Collective, the members of the CAB Collective received many scores of more than 90 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Below is a short list of the Wine Advocate’s 90 plus wines from Paso Robles.

• DAOU Vineyards & Winery: 2013 Patrimony (98 points)
• DAOU Vineyards & Winery: 2013 Soul of a Lion (96 points)
• Adelaida Vineyards & Winery: 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Viking Vineyard (92 points)
• Ancient Peaks Winery: 2013 Oyster Ridge Margarita Ranch
• The Farm Winery:  2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cardinal (93 points)
• J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines: Cabernet Franc-based 2013 Cuvée St. E (91 points)

It should be noted that another CAB Collective winery, San Antonio Winery, which recently opened a new facility, was awarded the prestigious Wine of the Year award by Wine Enthusiast.

While visiting wineries participating in the CAB Collective and attending seminars, we also wrote articles about the Paso Robles experiences. Check out all of our Paso Robles articles online.

In 2009 we sourced grapes from Paso Robles for our own Cabernet Sauvignon. You can find out more about our winemaking experiences on the Wine Trail Traveler companions website.

Cheers!
Kathy