If you are looking for a wine that epitomizes Ancient Peaks, it might just be our Renegade red blend, and specifically the new release 2015 vintage now available at our tasting room.
The name Renegade not only speaks to the western heritage of Santa Margarita Ranch, but also to the unconventional “outlaw” nature of the blend itself. This is a wine that is constantly evolving, but the vision always remains the same—to craft a rich, boldly flavored blend that nevertheless exhibits structure and finesse.
Syrah typically leads the way with its rich dark fruit qualities. From there, it all depends on what the vintage delivers. There are no rules, and that is the point. For the 2015 Renegade, the final blend is Syrah 55%, Zinfandel 27%, Petite Sirah 13% and Petit Verdot 5%. Needless to day, it is a blend that defies tradition.
There has been one constant since our first vintage of Renegade in 2009, and that is the fact that it has consistently been one of our highest-rated wines. We invite you to come out to try it at our Paso Robles wine country tasting room in Santa Margarita.