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• sfwinelover1 Likes this wine: 95 points

  April 8, 2022 - Brought to our CC Rhône+ tasting by the generous cyclist and served with fabulous, and fabulously dear, bits of highly bespoke chocolate. On the nose and palate, dark berries and black cherry, black currants, wet soil, oak, dark chocolate, dark florals and vanilla. Deep purple/magenta, full-bodied, thick legs. Medium- tannins and acidity, less heat than I’d have expected for a port (I didn’t check the abv). Great persistence, VG intensity, good complexity. I’ve commented elsewhere that my knowledge of dessert/fortified wines falls well short of that of their non-fortified, non-dessert brethren, and my consumption of them is rare; my comments should be viewed in that perspective. Perhaps this also got a boost from the joy I felt that being able to share this wonderful and beautiful afternoon on my deck with great CT friends cyclist and A_M, pair it with the extraordinary chocolates and contemplate with awe my past year. All that said, I enjoyed this immensely, found it smooth, creamy and fulsome without it ever being over the top or boozy, something I’d enjoy sipping with said chocolates, on its own, or, ssssh, don’t tell the Palo Alto Spa and Medical Clinic, puffing something from the A_M humidor. My lack of sophistication again comes in with predicting aeration—we PnP’d this—or its development arc, but it was wonderful yesterday, and with the long lives of these better fortified beverages, would be surprised if it drops off anytime soon and could incrementally improve. Thanks, A_M and cyclist, for hanging out and sharing some fun pours with the old guy on a meaningful day.

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• wineismylife wrote: 94 points

  December 4, 2021 - WIML94
  
  Tasted non blind.
  
  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout.. Nose of currants, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of currants, holden raisins and almonds. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• sean7711 Likes this wine: 95 points

  June 6, 2019 - Up the PCH; 6/4/2019-6/16/2019 (Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Paso Robles, Napa, and Willamette): Bonus pour from Epoch (thanks Ryan!). From 375. 62% Syrah, 30% Petite Sirah, 8% Grenache Blanc. 19.2% - 212 cases. Aged 18 months in neutral french & hungarian oak puncheons and barrels. 32 Brix.
  
  This was a revelation. Beautiful port wine from Epoch, despite a heavier price tag, this had that mixed berry/purple skittle nose with a nice smooth vanilla finish. I bought a bottle of this for a friend for his engagement present since he enjoys ports.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2016
• Type Red - Sweet/Dessert
• Producer Epoch Estate Wines
• Varietal Syrah Blend
• Designation Possibility
• Vineyard Paderewski Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Paso Robles

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• Consumed 28 (44%)

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