Halter Ranch Ancestor Estate Reserve 94 Wine Enthusiast showing great body

showing great body

Merlot on the upper more clay portion of the ranch brings power to the softer Merlot fruit

Elegant and harmonious palate with good tannins

red fruit and spices on the nose

alternated with firm layers of sandstone and covered by quartz sands and very fine silt

Halter Ranch Ancestor Estate Reserve 94 Wine Enthusiast showing great bodyThe Ancestor features aromas of olallieberry, Bing Cherry, and a hint of cassis. The entry is soft and juicy, with flavors of blueberry and ripe plum. The mid palate is rich with texture and flows into a clean, long finish with hints of toasted oak. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which were new oak. VARIETAL 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot