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Apex Gist Ranch Estate

Lexington

Santa Cruz Mountains · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon · Cabernet Franc · Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Santa Cruz Mountains · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Cruz Mountains
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled red meats · roast lamb · aged cheeses · game meats

Rated vintages

  • 201392 pts

    This top-tier blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot shows lots of black rocks at first on the nose, and then black plum, lavender, cigar box and rose petals emerge with patience. It shows floral depth on the palate, with lavender and fennel enhancing…

  • 201194 pts

    This is the top bottling of Thomas Fogarty's ambitious Bordeaux-aimed brand, and it shows, with regionally distinctive aromas of crushed rocks, blueberry, tar and smoke. The intriguing palate is elegance defined, with sexy tannins and mineral-driven flavors of black dirt, wet sl…