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WINERY ACCOLADES

Ancient Peaks Winery » Accolades

 

Sunset International Wine Competition; Best of Class and Gold Medal; 2010 Merlot

Sunset International Wine Competition; Gold Medal; 2010 Zinfandel

Sunset International Wine Competition; Gold Medal; 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

The Tasting Panel; Best Located, Ancient Peaks 2009 Renegade, Margarita Vineyards; 2009 Renegade

Wine & Spirits; 92 points "Best Buy"; 2009 Renegade

Wine Enthusiast; 89 points; 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Enthusiast; 91 Points, Editors' Choice; 2010 Renegade

Wine Spectator; Best of the West for $25 or less; 2009 Zinfandel, 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 Merlot

SF Chronicle ; California Cab Under $20: The Chronicle Recommends; 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Snooth.com; TOP 10 Zinfandel in CA; 2008 Zinfandel

BevX.com; 5 stars, Top 10 wine of 2009; 2006 Oyster Ridge

California Mid State Fair ; Gold Medal - Best of Class ; 2009 Sauvignon Blanc

Connoisseur; GOOD VALUE; 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine; 88 points, GOOD VALUE; 2007 Syrah

San Francisco Chronicle ; "A Top Wine of 2010"; 2008 Zinfandel

Tasting Panel Magazine; 90 points; 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Enthusiast; BEST BUY; 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Enthusiast ; 90 points - Editor's Choice ; 2008 Merlot

Wine Enthusiast; 90 points - Editor; 2008 Syrah

Wine Enthusiast ; 90 points ; 2007 Oyster Ridge

California State Fair; Silver Medal; 2006 Syrah

California State Fair; Silver Medal; 2006 Cabernet

California State Fair; Silver Medal; Cabernet Sauvignon

California State Fair; Silver Medal; Syrah

Connoiseeur's Guide; Good Value - A top buy for near-term enjoyment; 2006 Merlot

Connoisseur's Guide; Good Value... Gutsy."; 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Connoisseur's Guide; "Good Value...Fresh, clean."; 2007 Sauvignon Blanc

Los Angeles Wine & Spirits ; Silver Medal; Oyster Ridge

Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition; Bronze Medal; 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

San Francisco International Wine Competition; Bronze Medal; 2006 Merlot

San Francisco International Wine Competition; Bronze Medal; 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

San Francisco International Wine Competition; Bronze Medal; 2006 Syrah

Sunset Magazine; Steal of the Year; 2006 Zinfandel

Tasting Panel Magazine; 90 points; 2006 Petite Verdot

The Rhone Report; Top Value 88 Points; 2007 Syrah

The Wine Enthusiast; 90 Points ; 2006 Oyster Ridge

Wine Spectator; 93 points - Greatest Value of 2008; 2006 Zinfandel

Wine Spectator; 88 points - A top value of 2008; 2006 Merlot

Wine Spectator; 87 points; 2006 Syrah

California Mid State Fair; Double Gold Best of Class; 2006 Zinfandel

 

Web site
www.ancientpeaks.com

Address
22720 "B" El Camino Real
Santa Margarita, 93453

Phone
805.365.7045

  

Fax
805.365.7046

E-mail
info@apwinery.com

Hours
Daily 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tasting Fee
$5/pp

Established
2005

Wines Produced
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Merlot
Petite Sirah
Petit Verdot
Red Rhône Blend
Zinfandel
Rosé
Bordeaux Blend
Red Meritage Blend
Sauvignon Blanc
White Blend

Amenities
Gift Shop
Special Event Facilities
Tasting Room
Vineyard Tours