M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

Super interesting, southern Rhone wine from Paso Robles. Perfumed nose,

91+ points — a month ago

Shay A

9.2

I’m in the 92+ range here. Didn’t know how a 12yr Paso Tempranillo would show, but I was pleasantly surprised.

87 temp/ 10 Grenache/ 3 Zinfandel

Everything about this was Paso but I appreciated the slight Tempranillo vibe it pulled off. As I’ve mentioned before, well made Paso wines have this weightless richness to them and while this wasn’t as nimble as others, it smells like Paso through and through. Big, rich, baked dark fruits aromatically with baking spices and some oak presence but a floral note appears with time. Where the fruit presents dark aromatically, it takes a slightly red-fruited turn on the palate with some herbal spice, cherry-vanilla pipe tobacco and plenty of tannin to show its Tempranillo profile.

Followed over two days and stayed strong. Pop and enjoy. — 9 months ago

Shay A

9.2

Last of my bottles. This has a profile that seems to allow for early drinking, and the tannin and acidity here don’t make me regret finishing these (though I’m sure this will be just fine for 5+yrs in this type of profile).

Between a 92-93 here. One of my bottles poured for a big Paso theme (2010 Epoch Block B, 2015 Torrin Akashi, 2012 Saxum JBV, and others), this was close to pop and pour. When I first had this two years ago, it had a reductive/smoked meat profile on the nose that has disappated. Aromatics show lots of black cherry, black raspberries, amaretto, baking spices and espresso. Quite perfumed. The palate is juicy and lush, with more high toned black fruits, cedar, a roasted character and a lip smacking jamminess on the finish. Unabashedly Paso.

As an aside, it’s crazy how these can be found around $50 now after Constellation bought this label out...I paid $75! Good value at $50, not so good at $75. — 5 years ago

Scott Soren

9.5

@Epoch Estate Wines nails it. Singing Grenache. Big florals on the nose. Crushed raspberries. The mouthfeel drives a long finish with higher acidity. Macerated raspberries and hints of eucalyptus. Just awesome juice — 6 years ago

Scott Soren

9.2

Great bottle of Zin from a outstanding winery. Great mouth feel with longer finish. Great red berries on the nose and pallet. A little too acidic. But all in all a lovely drinking Zin — 7 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.3

Seriously,
Diet starts tomorrow, not only is it Monday its also the 1st day of the month. Can’t beat that starting date!
Not as big & bold as the Reserva Tempranillo. But it will do for Carls & Reaper bbq sauce 🔥🌶😋
Tomorrow doesn’t officially start till I wake up, so it’s going to be a long night — 7 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.1

Delicious - a Paso winery we really like — 3 months ago

with Brian

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. 02.10.25. — a year ago

Doug Scott

9.3

Viognier from York Mountain. Nose is roses, apricot, honeysuckle, some musk. Flavor has apricot, mineral-salinity, peach skin, toast. Good acidity and bit of oiliness through long finish. — 3 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.6

Well crafted for its Inaugural Release…… — 5 years ago

Eric Naslund

9.5

Finally landed one of these beauties and the wine did not disappoint. Big and bold and expressive. Got better over the evening and paired up nicely with a tenderloin. Have to say though, it wasn’t spectacularly better than Central Coast Syrahs I’ve had from Saxum, TH Vineyards, Epoch or Law. Not saying I won’t seek out another one but I am feeling good about my cellar. I get though that there is not a direct linear ratio between cost and quality and sometimes an incremental but important change comes at a price. Having said all this, the wine is great and the makers are to be celebrated. I really admire what they do. — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2013 Vintage. 15.8% Alcohol. 100% Yummy Mourvèdre from Paderewski vineyard. Best following the 2012 Authenticity. — 6 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.4

Still prefer Epoch for a Paso Tempranillo, — 7 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

2017. In its moment. Wish I had a Tempier for a taste off dance off! — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. PNP'd. Heavy bod. Definitely interesting blend and it works. The 15.1% not super-Paso obvious but you just know it'll show up at some point down the road. Tannins no shrinking violet here yet not as fearsome as one might suspect. Pretty good balance now interspersed with spice cameos and the nagging suspicions that another 4-5 years will find this in the sweet spot. Pick up a few bottles for variety's/varietals sake. 10.26.24. — 2 years ago

Barry Grossman

9.3

Another smooth drinking, big, 2017 Paso Syrah. — 4 years ago

David L

9.2

18’ Epoch White 47% Grenache Blanc, 42% Viognier, 11% Roussanne
Explosive nose of tangerines, apricot, white flowers.
Pineapple, pear, lime, stone fruits ,heavily driven minerality & modest acidity. Perfect pairing with spicy sushi tuna rolls. Edit- better now than it was a year and a half ago. — 5 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

My last Gratitude, so now I’m bitter🥴

In the spring of 2018, our Winemaker, Jordan Fiorentini, headed Down Under to work a harvest in Barossa Valley, Australia with one of Bill Armstrong’s good wine buddies, Michael Twelftree of Two Hands Wines. During Jordan’s visit, the two bonded over their love of Grenache, and thus, worked together to create a wine from some stunning 70-year-old Grenache vines in the area. The 50% whole cluster fermentation took place in Barossa, but the resulting wine made its way back to Paso Robles to do its barrel-aging and bottling in our winery. This collaboration between two countries is the perfect way to say thank you to doctors, nurses, & volunteers who serve on the front lines during this global pandemic.

$40 a bottle; all proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders — 6 years ago

Andy Wurm

9.4

Light and fruity. Perfect for after dinner. — 7 years ago

with Grant

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.3

Jeb 96-98,
After having an Epoch Reserve not to mention the Force Majeuri Tempranillo this pales in comparison, good but not great — 7 years ago