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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.5 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 54 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ChrisinCowiche on 11/19/2022 & rated 93 points: Delicious, in balance and likely at peak. (522 views) | | | Tasted by rustyRudy on 4/25/2021 & rated 97 points: Dark purple. This was terrific, one of the best Tempranillos I have had this year , great balance of dark fruits, savory, and acidity . Will keep getting this. (1070 views) | | | Tasted by PinotPaul on 9/6/2020 & rated 92 points: Excellent. (921 views) | | | Tasted by r4Cali on 6/15/2020 & rated 94 points: Decanted through a filter due to heavy sediment. Opened up relatively quickly. Smooth, rich and deep. In prime drinking window, and don't expect that waiting longer will lead to any improvements. (946 views) | | | Tasted by dafmd on 4/23/2020 & rated 93 points: DnP: dark ruby, black berry on nose, medium to full bodied; sweet mid palate, dark berries, licorice, briary lasting finish; opened with time (981 views) | | | Tasted by dafmd on 8/13/2019 & rated 93 points: PnP 55 deg; dark ruby; tight nose to begin with; medium to full bodied; dark berry some spice, pleasant sweet tannins lasting finish; opens up with time; spices; drinking very nicely with likely years to come (989 views) | | | Tasted by mxpbuy on 9/21/2018 & rated 92 points: I like it. Loads of dark fruits, some red fruits, a little spice and herbs. Tannins are still a bit ridged even after an hour in the decanter, but smooth enough on palate. (1050 views) | | | Tasted by fournet on 6/23/2018 & rated 93 points: I generally don’t enjoy Tempranillo, but I really liked this wine. First, it is ready to drink now, though appears to have many years ahead for an appropriate drinking window. There are obvious Epoch “fingerprints” on this wine in terms of style even though this varietal is quite different from their typical Rhône reds. Tannins are modest, fruit is prevalent, and finish is long. (1240 views) | | | Tasted by spidersva on 7/7/2017 & rated 94 points: This...was...so...yummy... (1677 views) | | | Tasted by UofM on 5/1/2017 & rated 93 points: Excellent! Gave 2 hrs of air before serving with grilled ribeye and veggies. First 1/2 glass was still heavy on the alcohol, but it blew off thereafter. Tannins were present, but not over the top. Big nose, hints of charcoal, earth, and some licorice. moved nicely into the dark fruits and herb notes on the back palate. Wine was even better on day two. (1632 views) | | | Tasted by cpsmith33 on 5/1/2017 & rated 91 points: Needs time to still mellow out. Drank over two nights and still felt like time would help. Rich big flavors. Classic Epoch. When in the mood this is nice. (1622 views) | | | Tasted by BigTex22 on 8/27/2016 & rated 91 points: Last bottle, popped and poured. This still has a a lot of fruit and still a bit tannic. Wife found it "grapey" but I thought it had a good deal of spice on the finish. This is open for business now, but you can hold onto this for several more years if desired. (1763 views) | | | Tasted by brockley23 on 7/24/2016 & rated 95 points: Awesome. Definitely a different expression of Tempranillo but still fits within the Paso Robles style. Big, rich flavors, great structure and aromatics. Meaty, spice, rhone-like but still has a wild Tempranillo background to it. (1555 views) | | | Tasted by brianofthevine on 5/21/2016 & rated 90 points: Certainly not an expert here with this varietal but rather enjoyed this version. Plum, blackberry fruit with spice, tobacco, and subtle earth, although not as much as I have tasted with the Spanish wines. Creamy texture throughout, nice wine. (1178 views) | | | Tasted by brianngibson on 4/20/2016 & rated 93 points: Dark and inky. Blackberry, spice box, tobacco. New world Ribera over delivers on fruit. (1203 views) | | | Tasted by danielbleier on 3/31/2016 & rated 93 points: Super rich and creamy, this tasted like few Tempranillo's I have had (maybe Numanthia). Tons of mocha and plum, with sweet soy and smoke notes (1093 views) | | | Tasted by wine247365 on 3/20/2016: Decanted 2 hours, but it seemed tight, so decanted another 30 minutes. Fair aromas, on the palate is was med+ body, flavors and finish. I don't know if this is getting a bit "old" but it just didn't seem like a "together" wine. At the end of the palate, it had a bit of a sour-ish and acidic finish that was unpleasant. While I love the Epoch lineup, I bought this one just to see their version of this non-Rhone varietal and unfortunately, was not impressed. Wouldn't buy again, especially at $55. (1089 views) | | | Tasted by MV2007 on 1/22/2016 & rated 93 points: Very dense with pure fruit. It doesn't exhibit the earth or herbs of wines from Ribera del Duero, but delivers big on the fruit and tobacco. In balance. This is a very enjoyable tempranillo but quite distinct from the traditional old-world ones.
Decanted for 2+ hours. I do this with all Epochs because I find many of them need to blow off a little alcohol and that they become so much more layered and seamless around the 2-hour mark. (1121 views) | | | Tasted by T.O.Wineaux on 1/3/2016 & rated 91 points: Reminds me of the cold Santander nights in December of 2014 at Kings on Calle Castelar. Great flavor of Rioja...dark fruit on the nose. Mid palate is dense with that certain "No se lo que". A finish that sits in the palate with great density. Great Paso "Spanish" wine! (1302 views) | | | Tasted by uncle al on 11/27/2015 & rated 93 points: Exellent Paso Tempranillo. A little tight on opening but evolved beautifully. Great fruit and very well balanced. (1347 views) | | | Tasted by BrianMc on 7/12/2015 & rated 92 points: If you like Spanish Tempranillo try this Californiation of the varietal, lacks the earthiness but there's so much more to it. You'll love it or hate, nothing inbetween. Other domestic producers to try of this fine grape are Booker, Caliza and Cayuse. (1900 views) | | | Tasted by Griffeyfan04 on 7/6/2015 & rated 87 points: Came off hot from the alcohol and never really blew off. A bit disappointed as there was some good fruit in there. I do love Epochs but this was missing the punch (1635 views) | | | Tasted by r4Cali on 5/31/2015 & rated 96 points: Slow Ox for 2 hours. Was the WOTN as part of a blind tasting of 8 different varietals. Tempranillo is one of my favorite grapes and this one hits the sweet spot. Deep Purple color. Dark fruits, chocolate, spices. Big layered wine with long finish and perfect balance. Drinking very well right now, already throwing off a lot of sediment. Just great juice. (1635 views) | | | Tasted by BigTex22 on 4/26/2015 & rated 92 points: Paired with gourmet burgers, great nose, flavor, and finish. VERY GOOD. (1660 views) | | | Tasted by BigSchmove on 12/11/2014 & rated 93 points: This hot a little air and was smoking.... it was big and bold a bit dry and a great finish. I loved it! (2156 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Paso Robles and Beyond: Excellence in 2011 (Jul 2013)
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Vinous, California's Central Coast: Better than Ever (Aug 2012)
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| Epoch Estate Wines Producer websiteTempranillo Varietal character (Appellation America) | TAPAS: Tempranillo Advocates, Producers and Amigos Society
Tempranillo is the premium red wine grape variety from the Rioja and Ribera del Duero region in Spain. Tempranillo's aromas and flavors often combine elements of berryish fruit, herbaceousness, and an earthy-leathery minerality. Being low in acidity and sugar content, it is commonly blended with Carignan (Mazuela), Grenache (Garnacha), Graciano, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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The varietal is at its best in top Riojas, where oak aging is employed to generate increased complexity and harmony. From the best sites, these wines can be remarkably concentrated with great aging potential. New wines from this region are darker, and more robust, with more dynamic primary fruit flavors than traditionally styled examples. These wines seem to reflect the influence of Spain's other key region for Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero. Regardless of style, Riojas tend to be medium bodied wines, with more acid than tannins. These wines generally feature Tempranillo blended with Garancha, Mazuelo, and Graciano. For these wines, there are three quality levels, which will appear on the label. Everyday drinking wines fall under the category of "Crianza", "Reserva" denotes more complex and concentrated wines, and "Gran Reserva" refers to the most intense wines, made only in the best years.
The same labeling scheme applies to wines from Ribera del Duero, which, like Rioja, is dominated by Tempranillo and shares similar blending grapes. Again, Ribera del Duero wines are generally darker and more powerful than the most traditional Riojas. These wines also generally see less oak treatment than Riojas. From Rioja, we like wines from Allende, Marqués de Cáceres, Montecillo, and Cune. In Ribera del Duero, consider Dominio de Pingus, Emilio Moro, Convento San Francisco, and Pesquera.
Pair older-style Rioja with simple meats like chicken, leg of lamb, and pork loin. However, the newer style of Rioja and Ribera del Duero works especially well with bolder meat dishes or an aged Spanish cheese like Manchego or Idiazabal. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
Central Coast AVA WikipediaPaso Robles Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
Set apart by unique climate and geography, Paso Robles Wine Country provides prime growing conditions for more than 40 varietals planted over 26,000 acres of vineyards. More than 300 wineries craft this fruit into premium wines, gaining recognition around the world. The fruit, the wines and the distinct environment have quickly made Paso Robles California's third largest and fastest growing wine region. |
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