2014 Epoch Zinfandel Paderewski Vineyard
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A blend of 83% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah, 4% Grenache and 3% Viognier, the 2014 Zinfandel displays a deep garnet-purple color and delivers pronounced baked raspberries, plum preserves and blueberry tart notes with hints of baking spices, dried herbs and potpourri. Very big, full-bodied, rich and seductive in the mouth, it packs in the spice and berry preserves, finishing with incredible length. 507 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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The 2014 Zinfandel is 83% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah, 4% Grenache and the balance Viognier, aged 18 months in 24% new barrels and puncheons (there’s 8% in concrete). It’s a drop dead gorgeous Zin that offers loads of black raspberries, kirsch liqueur, incense, violets and lots of chalky minerality. Rich, full-bodied, layered and sexy on the palate, with savory tannin, it's a killer wine that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face over the coming decade. Epoch’s Jordan Fiorentini has knocked it out of the park with these latest 2014s and 2015s, and I suspect these are the most complete, balanced wines from her to date. While the estate is located on York Mountain, all these wines come from their estate Paderewski Vineyard located off of Peachy Canyon road, on the westside of Paso Robles. As I hope the reviews and scores show, these are terrific wines.