Not always a fan of unblended mourvedre but this is very enjoyable. Dense purple to black in the glass. Nice core of fruit, relatively low in acidity. Showing a bit of heat from the 15.9% ABV. Drinking very well now.
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Chocolate, leather and forest floor. Very little red fruit and just a hint of raspberry. Big, layered, full bodied with strong, well integrated tannin that lasts. This is a more serious approach than Paso Robles often offers, with a restrained level of extraction and expectation that this will only improve with age. Decanted for two hours, and would recommend three hours next time or to leave it be for at least a few more years. Good for a fireside dinner party with close friends…Needs to be enjoyed with red meat or charcuterie. 8/10
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I’m not sure if I’ve had a 100% Mourvèdre before, but this was delicious. Layers of rich flavors snd fruit. Nice balance. Opened up nicely over a few hours.
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A really nice Mourvedre with just a touch of Grenache to round it out. EPOCH does not make this wine every year and the 2017 was a good choice on their part.
This wine is full bodied with an ABV pushing 16% but its drinking pretty light and right at the moment. Flavors of dark plum and leather stand out with a spicy finish. Needs a good decant to let the oak and tannin settle a bit.
Patience is rewarded!
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Sweet blackberries and cream lead to ripe tannins. More dark fruit on the palate with some scorched earth, and dark chocolate notes. Big wine but stays buoyant and light on its feet considering its heft.
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5/28/2023 - rdf58 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Not always a fan of unblended mourvedre but this is very enjoyable. Dense purple to black in the glass. Nice core of fruit, relatively low in acidity. Showing a bit of heat from the 15.9% ABV. Drinking very well now.
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5/19/2023 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 94 Points
Rich and expressive with deep dark fruited core and hint of leather and spice on the finish. Still quite young.
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1/28/2023 - Dr.RouxT.Baga Likes this wine:
Chocolate, leather and forest floor. Very little red fruit and just a hint of raspberry. Big, layered, full bodied with strong, well integrated tannin that lasts. This is a more serious approach than Paso Robles often offers, with a restrained level of extraction and expectation that this will only improve with age. Decanted for two hours, and would recommend three hours next time or to leave it be for at least a few more years.
Good for a fireside dinner party with close friends…Needs to be enjoyed with red meat or charcuterie. 8/10
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1/16/2022 - VAD wrote: 94 Points
I’m not sure if I’ve had a 100% Mourvèdre before, but this was delicious. Layers of rich flavors snd fruit. Nice balance. Opened up nicely over a few hours.
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6/18/2021 - BobMilton Likes this wine: 94 Points
Good dark fruit, rich, concentrated. Typical Epoch.
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4/17/2021 - brouigu1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
A really nice Mourvedre with just a touch of Grenache to round it out. EPOCH does not make this wine every year and the 2017 was a good choice on their part.
This wine is full bodied with an ABV pushing 16% but its drinking pretty light and right at the moment. Flavors of dark plum and leather stand out with a spicy finish. Needs a good decant to let the oak and tannin settle a bit.
Patience is rewarded!
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11/29/2020 - STM82 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Sweet blackberries and cream lead to ripe tannins. More dark fruit on the palate with some scorched earth, and dark chocolate notes. Big wine but stays buoyant and light on its feet considering its heft.
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