Ancient Peaks, Santa Margarita Ranch (Paso Robles, California) 2016

 I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – I love what Mike Sinor is doing at Ancient Peaks.  The brand is focused on value for your dollar, and though this wine is on the higher dollar side, it still delivers the value ratio.  It is a bold expression of the five principal Bordeaux varieties, carefully oaked and nuanced into an age-worthy trophy.   It’s easily the equal of more expensive Paso bottlings of a similar ilk.