Snagged this on an impromptu visit to Epoch several months ago. I remember it being a favorite with its healthy dollop of Mourvedre yet considerably tight, this is much more open. Tannins still run a little coarse and oak heavy, but that beautiful black and blue fruit is hitting its stride. There’s a lot of exotic and sweet spice notes balanced by earthier notes of sage brush, pine forest, volcanic rocks. It carries weight yet some nice lift too given how much ballast is here. Not a style I reach for often but enjoying this 49 GR 34 MV 17 SY
Snagged this on an impromptu visit to Epoch several months ago. I remember it being a favorite with its healthy dollop of Mourvedre yet considerably tight, this is much more open. Tannins still run a little coarse and oak heavy, but that beautiful black and blue fruit is hitting its stride. There’s a lot of exotic and sweet spice notes balanced by earthier notes of sage brush, pine forest, volcanic rocks. It carries weight yet some nice lift too given how much ballast is here. Not a style I reach for often but enjoying this 49 GR 34 MV 17 SY
1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2018
Berries galore with pepper and leather, bigger California version of a CdP.
Berries galore with pepper and leather, bigger California version of a CdP.
Jan 16th, 2021
Soft and a hint of tart cranberry. Dry as a bone.
Soft and a hint of tart cranberry. Dry as a bone.
Mar 8th, 2020
2013 Vintage. 15.6% Alcohol. Big red fruits reminding me of a Jolly Rancher. Velvet mouthfeel and finish.
2013 Vintage. 15.6% Alcohol. Big red fruits reminding me of a Jolly Rancher. Velvet mouthfeel and finish.
Nov 24th, 20192013 Vintage. 15.6% Alcohol. Big fruit for a Grenache dominant wine.
2013 Vintage. 15.6% Alcohol. Big fruit for a Grenache dominant wine.
Sep 7th, 2019
Very big for Rhône blend. Black currant up front, cocoa and baking spices on the finish. Nice tannin balance. Some of the characteristic past jamminess but not too much. Really good.
Very big for Rhône blend. Black currant up front, cocoa and baking spices on the finish. Nice tannin balance. Some of the characteristic past jamminess but not too much. Really good.
Jan 27th, 2018
2 bottles.
Apr 30th, 2017
Fantastic blend, ruby color, bold, vanilla notes. Extremely mineral
Fantastic blend, ruby color, bold, vanilla notes. Extremely mineral
Mar 5th, 2017
Black raspberry, roster spice, full-body, really like it!
Black raspberry, roster spice, full-body, really like it!
Sep 15th, 2016
Grippy tannins, dark fruit, spicy cocoa, burnt bacon finish. Patience allowing will wait a couple years and compare. 49% Grenache, 34% Mourvedre, 17% Syrah.
Grippy tannins, dark fruit, spicy cocoa, burnt bacon finish. Patience allowing will wait a couple years and compare. 49% Grenache, 34% Mourvedre, 17% Syrah.
Jul 13th, 2016
California, USA
