Zinfandel
2009
94% Zinfandel, 6% Mourvedre
Aged 20 months in 30% new French oak
Bottle Date: April 2011 / Release Date: Fall 2011
Aged 20 months in 30% new French oak
Bottle Date: April 2011 / Release Date: Fall 2011
Our 2009 Zinfandel possesses all the delicious, bold American-ness of the variety but slightly refined as if dressed up for a black-tie event. We added a small amount of Mourvedre (6%) to this single block of Primitivo clone 3 Zinfandel to lengthen the mid palate and extend its palate with fine-grained tannins. High-toned red fruits, dried coastal brush and white pepper lend way to a palate packed with fruit, vanilla spice and hint of savory meat. This finely structured Zinfandel lingers on the finish – don’t be afraid to serve it to your old world wine-loving friends! Drink now or with 5 to 8 years cellar age. 209 cases produced. WA 94pts; WS 93pts; RR 94pts; IWC 92pts
2008
100% Zinfandel
Aged 12 months in barrel with 60% new French oak
Bottle Date: September, 2009 / Release Date: January, 2011
Paying homage to the first Zinfandel vines planted by Ignacy Jan Paderewski on our Paderewski Vineyard, Epoch’s 2008 Zinfandel is intensely aromatic, rich, bold and luxurious. Aromas of sun-drenched bay leaves, concentrated huckleberries, and brown spice lead to a supple yet mouth-watering palate loaded with explosive blueberry fruit, tangerine, fresh lavender and clove. Drink now or with 5-10 years of cellar age. 114 cases produced. WS 91pts; IWC 91pts
