Santa Margarita ranch. Our estate Margarita Vineyard stands alone and apart as the southernmost vineyard in the Paso Robles region, tucked beneath the peaks of the Santa Lucia Mountains just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Here, in the Santa Margarita Ranch AVA, the vines unfold along a rare diversity of five soil types-ancient sea bed, rocky alluvium, shale, volcanic and granite-amid one of Paso Robles coolest growing environments. The resulting wines express an unmistakable sense of place, with fine structure and deep flavors that are native to Margarita Vineyard. The 2017 Zinfandel offers round, juicy flavors of cherry, raspberry and wildberry with notes of peppery spice. Recommended pairings include wood-fired pizza, smoked chicken, lasagna and tri-tip steak. 35 degrees N & 120 degrees W. Alluvium, shale & volcanic. Doug Filipponi. Karl Wittstrom. Rob Rossi. www.ancientpeaks.com. Sip Certified: Sustainability in practice. Alc 15.0% by vol. Vinted and bottled by Ancient Peaks Winery, Paso Robles, CA.