2010 Zinfandel
Paderewski Vineyard, Paso Robles
83% Zinfandel | 14% Syrah | 3% Tempranillo
Aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak barrels and puncheons
129 cases produced | unfined and unfiltered
Jeb Dunnuck | 94
Also one of the top Zinfandel’s out there, the 2010 Epoch Estate Wines Zinfandel Paderewski Vineyard is a classic Zinfandel that stays classy and, dare I say, elegant. Possessing a deep purple color, it delivers knockout aromas and flavors of blackberry pie, mincemeat, spice, flowers, and hints of pepper on the nose. This flows to a full-bodied, concentrated Zin that has no hard edges, superb freshness, and a well-focused, structured finish. A single block blend of 83% Zinfandel, 14% Syrah, and 3% Tempranillo that was aged in 30% new French oak, it is beautiful stuff that will drink well for upwards of a decade, although I see no reason to delay gratification! -December 2012 (Jeb Dunnuck)
Rhone Report | 94
Also one of the top Zinfandel’s out there, the 2010 Epoch Estate Wines Zinfandel Paderewski Vineyard is a classic Zinfandel that stays classy and, dare I say, elegant. Possesssing a deep purple color, it delivers knockout aromas and flavors of blackberry pie, mincemeat, spice, flowers, and hints of pepper on the nose. This flows to a full-bodied, concentrated Zin that has no hard edges, superb freshness, and a well-focused, structured finish. A single block blend of 83% Zinfandel, 14% Syrah, and 3% Tempranillo that was aged in 30% new French oak, it is beautiful stuff that will drink well for upwards of a decade, although I see no reason to delay gratification! – (Jeb Dunnuck)
Vinous | 93
The 2010 Zinfandel flows from the glass with layers of intensely perfumed dark fruit, mint, flowers, licorice and spices. Zinfandel seems to do very well in this site. The 2010 is 83% Zinfandel co-fermented with 14% Syrah and 3% Tempranillo, an approach that works beautifully here. This is a wine with tons of personality. – August 2012 (Antonio Galloni)
Wine Advocate | 93
The 2010 Zinfandel flows from the glass with layers of intensely perfumed dark fruit, mint, flowers, anise and spices. Zinfandel seems to do very well in this site. The 2010 is 83% Zinfandel co-fermented with 14% Syrah and 3% Tempranillo, an approach that works beautifully here. This is a wine with tons of personality. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. – (Jeb Dunnuck)
Wine Spectator | 92
Rich and ripe, with baked berry pie and rose petal aromas and fleshy, layered flavors of black cherry, mocha, and toasty oak that linger on the finish. A bold style many will love. Drink now through 2020. – (Tim Fish)