Epoch Estate Wines

Estate Blend Red Rhone Blend

9.256 ratings
9.47 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Grenache
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Chocolate & Caramel, Veal, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Aaron Means

Deliciously ripe estate field blend. Very yummy.

Deliciously ripe estate field blend. Very yummy.

2 people found it helpfulAug 20th, 2014
Chris Nowakowski

Straight up Berry Jam on the nose. Same is true of the up front taste of the wine, but it's black berry fruits....not strawberry or other pit fruits. You definitely get some of the alcohol, being 15.4%, but it certainly isn't as extreme as the % might elicit. Finish is decent, longer than you realize until you take the time to pay attention. This is a better-than-good compromise of a New World selection for those that typically prefer Old World. ....well, it's certainly New World but I'd expect appreciation on the sheet quality of this wine.

Straight up Berry Jam on the nose. Same is true of the up front taste of the wine, but it's black berry fruits....not strawberry or other pit fruits. You definitely get some of the alcohol, being 15.4%, but it certainly isn't as extreme as the % might elicit. Finish is decent, longer than you realize until you take the time to pay attention. This is a better-than-good compromise of a New World selection for those that typically prefer Old World. ....well, it's certainly New World but I'd expect appreciation on the sheet quality of this wine.

2 people found it helpfulMar 29th, 2014
Shay A
9.3

My first Epoch wine. If I recall correctly, this is from the Paderewski vineyard? Very dense and soft. A medley of ripe red and black fruits with tobacco, fig and charcoal. The person who opened this thought it was off but it seemed appropriate for a Paso Blend...need to try another bottle.

My first Epoch wine. If I recall correctly, this is from the Paderewski vineyard? Very dense and soft. A medley of ripe red and black fruits with tobacco, fig and charcoal. The person who opened this thought it was off but it seemed appropriate for a Paso Blend...need to try another bottle.

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2019
Ashley Dubois

The nose of fresh violet and brown sugar camouflage the depth of the palate. Beautiful soft tannins and intense cherry/berry make this wine wonderfully complex on all levels.

The nose of fresh violet and brown sugar camouflage the depth of the palate. Beautiful soft tannins and intense cherry/berry make this wine wonderfully complex on all levels.

1 person found it helpfulJul 6th, 2015
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

What to eat at a high priced steakhouse, anything all blacks

What to eat at a high priced steakhouse, anything all blacks

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2014
Joseph Barsky

2011 Vintage. 15.4% Alcohol. 38% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 21% Mourvèdre, 10% Tempranillo, and 7% Counoise. 56% from Paderewski Vineyard and 44% from Catapult Vineyard. Blackberry jam nose and fruit profile that did better with 2+ hours in the Magnum decanter while watching NYE programs including “I’ll have what she’s having”.

2011 Vintage. 15.4% Alcohol. 38% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 21% Mourvèdre, 10% Tempranillo, and 7% Counoise. 56% from Paderewski Vineyard and 44% from Catapult Vineyard. Blackberry jam nose and fruit profile that did better with 2+ hours in the Magnum decanter while watching NYE programs including “I’ll have what she’s having”.

Jan 1st, 2019
patrick lorian

Big, bold, perfect with thanksgiving dinner

Big, bold, perfect with thanksgiving dinner

Nov 27th, 2015
Dane Hoyt

Lush!

Lush!

Sep 22nd, 2015
Robert Contreras

Excellent! Powerful full bodied blend should drink well for several more years.

Excellent! Powerful full bodied blend should drink well for several more years.

Apr 21st, 2015
Thomas Hughes

5 different grapes are smashed for this Paso Robles blend. The result is a bouquet of forward fruit. It's body is balanced with a smooth finish. Look forward to trying this bottle again. Cheers.

5 different grapes are smashed for this Paso Robles blend. The result is a bouquet of forward fruit. It's body is balanced with a smooth finish. Look forward to trying this bottle again. Cheers.

Mar 15th, 2015