Ancient Peaks – Oyster Ridge 2021 (750ml)

Description

Winemaker Notes

Oyster Ridge opens with a captivating nose of plum, boysenberry, leather, cocoa powder, and toasted oak. The mouthfeel is dense, layered and seamless, displaying flavors of black cherry, cassis, blueberry, and pomegranate with trailing notes of cola, caramel and earthen soil. Long, plush tannins bring firmness and staying power to a flawlessly integrated finish. A wine destined to evolve beautifully in the bottle for years to come.

Blend: 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 3% Malbec

Professional Ratings

• 92Wine EnthusiastThis is a very dry blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot and 2% Malbec that’s built to last. Aromas of cedar, porcini, olive and black plum lead from the nose into a palate of redwood and forest floor spices alongside dark herbs. Drink now-2039.

  Cellar Selection

• 91James SucklingTilled earth, leather and crushed rocks hum beneath dark cherries and their pits, currants, cocoa powder and cacao nibs. Taut tannins are still prominent but hold promise for the cellar. For now, tobacco, cedar, violets and graphite lend depth to plums and brambleberries. Best after 2027.