![]() To paraphrase what the guy from Men’s Wearhouse used to say, “You’re going to love the wines you sample there – I guarantee it. If you are ever in Paso Robles, make it a point to stop by. Pat and Jim didn’t have much to say, other than the fact that they bought three bottles, which at $125 each, was testimony enough.Īs always, Epoch’s wines were a delight. ![]() My notes were simpler and more direct – outstanding, with a finish that lingered long after I put down the glass. The tannins were well-rounded (as opposed to being mouth-drying and dominant), with a wonderful long finish. The palate offered fresh fruit (this from a wine 11 years old!). Terry described it as blackberry, cherry, vanilla and baking spices. We mentioned this to Vince, who then went into the back room and brought out what proved to be the one bottle we could all agree on, Epoch’s 2012 Tempranillo. SCV Signal is the 1 news source in Santa Clarita, California, since 1919, brings daily news local to the Santa Clarita Valley communities. Terry and I crave a good tempranillo but find that most wineries outside of Spain can’t coax the delight this grape can offer when done well. And, like a good conductor, he guided us from one wine to the next, spotlighting the distinctive characteristics of each. Its always best to be prepared for a power outage, whether its a maintenance outage or an unexpected outage due to a traffic accident or severe weather. Vince, who has worked a harvest at Epoch, conducted the tasting for us. But Jordan married this non-Rhone grape with Rhone stalwarts of syrah, mourvedre and grenache, resulting in a powerful but still approachable drink. This is a difficult varietal to make cellar-worthy as it can easily overwhelm the taster with boldness and deeply intense flavors. Many winemakers offer their takes on petite sirah, but their wines seldom shine. To me, this wine also illustrates Jordan’s genius. I made sure we had a couple of bottles to take home with us. Even though this is a 5-year-old wine, I predict more maturation will enhance the dark berry and earthy tastes that linger below the surface now. In contrast, for me, this was the second-best wine of the afternoon. A bit dry and not as fruity as she generally likes. Later in the tasting we had the 2018 Ingenuity. SCV Signal News Podcast with Aron Bender.
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