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2023 Epoch Estate Wines Veracity
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Based on 40% Mourvèdre, 38% Grenache, and 22% Syrah from 79% Paderewski Vineyard, 15% Catapult Vineyard, and 6% York Mountain Vineyard, the 2023 Veracity was fermented in concrete and oak tanks with 10% whole clusters and aged 17 months in mid-sized French oak barrels and puncheons (26% new). Deep purple/plum in color, it offers notes of cassis, dark plums, graphite, crushed stone, and peppery herbs. This is a big, rich, full-bodied wine with ripe, fleshy tannins, remarkable purity, and a great finish. Drink 2027-2037.
Winemaker Jordan Fiorentini continues to keep Epoch Estate at the top of the hierarchy in Paso Robles. She makes a bevy of wines, all of which are from their estate Paderewski, Catapult, and York Mountain vineyards. While the 2022s clearly rank with the top wines of the vintage, I think her 2023s might be even better. Readers can’t go wrong with any of these, and Jordan’s wines always shine for their purity, vibrancy, and balance while staying true to Paso Robles with ripe, sexy levels of fruit.