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Tempranillo

2009 Tempranillo

100% Tempranillo

Rhone Report 95 pts

A real Wow wine, the 2009 Epoch Estate Wines Tempranillo Paderewski Vineyard, 100% Tempranillo that was aged for 23 months in 75% new French oak, sports knockout aromatics of black cherry and blackberry fruit, graphite, cedar, dried earth, and thrilling levels of spice and meaty characteristics on the nose. This full-bodied, perfectly put together wine has a firm, focused texture, awesome tannin structure, good acidity, and a very long, focused finish. Gorgeous stuff and while the lack of a track record has me backing off the upper end of the drink window, I don‟t see any reason this won't age for 12-15 years or more. -JD

2008 Tempranillo

100% Tempranillo

Wine Advocate 93pts

The 2008 Tempranillo emerges from the glass with sweet red cherries, flowers and spices, all supported by impeccable, silky tannins. This shows plenty of varietal character, but with the added of volume and breadth of Paderewski, a warm vineyard site. The Tempranillo was fermented in 500 liter barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016. - AG

Wine Spectator 91pts

Undeniably smoky and woody, this nonetheless delivers a firm, rich, intense, focused beam of dark berries and tobacco that weaves in melted red and black licorice, giving this a distinctive, potent flavor profile. Drink now through 2021. 322 cases made. –JL

Rhone Report 93pts

Much more ripe and open than the ‟09, the 2008 Epoch Estate Wines Tempranillo Paderewski Vineyard is loaded with ripe cherry and blackberry liqueur characteristics that are balanced by spice, crushed flowers, white chocolate, and saddle leather aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and gorgeously textured, with ripe fruit, a voluptuous profile, and solid length, this is drinking well, yet holds up over multiple days and should continue to shine for another 5-8 years or more. -JD

International Wine Cellar 90pts

($55) Bright ruby. An intensely perfumed bouquet displays scents of candied cherry, black raspberry, rose oil and pungent herbs. Sweet, expansive and deep in red and dark berry flavors, with a lively mineral quality adding lift. Very suave, with silky tannins lending shape to a long, red fruit-driven finish. This is a very successful version of the variety, which is a rarity outside Spain. - JR