2015 Mourvèdre
Catapult Vineyard, Paso Robles
75% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache
Co-fermented 100% whole cluster in one 1-ton bin
Aged 19 months in French oak barrels and puncheons
Release Fall 2018 | unfined and unfiltered
Wine Advocate | 95+
A new cuvée from Epoch, the 2015 Mourvèdre Catapult Vineyard comes from a site planted in 2008 that’s somewhat cooler than the Paderewski Vineyard. It’s a beautiful wine, bursting from the glass with complex aromas of potpourri, wild berries, cinnamon and asphalt. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, layered and super concentrated, with a taut, vibrant core of crunchy fruit. It’s going to demand some time to unwind, but it’s very impressive. – May 2018 (William Kelley)
Jeb Dunnuck | 94
The 2015 Mourvèdre checks in as 75/25 split of Mourvèdre and Grenache that wasn’t destemmed and brought up in a mix of vessels. It offers beautiful notes of black and blue fruits, ground pepper, leafy herbs, and assorted meatiness. With a ripe, layered, sexy style, as well as full-bodied richness and depth, drink it anytime over the coming decade. – November 2018 (Jeb Dunnuck)
Vinous | 94
(all whole clusters) Bright purple. Smoke-accented cherry and blueberry aromas are complemented by suggestions of candied licorice, incense and five-spice powder. Supple and broad on entry and then more taut in the midpalate, offering deeply concentrated but lively dark fruit liqueur, mocha and spicecake flavors and a hint of candied violet. Closes on a sweet blue fruit note, showing impressive persistence and building tannins. – September 2018 (Josh Raynolds)
