Press & News

"I was... able to go through the 2021s with winemaker Jordan Fiorentini, and there are some legit genius wines in here that are as good as anything out there. I’d wager these 2021s are some of the finest wines produced from this estate, and I can’t wait to try them again from bottle next year." -Jeb Dunnuck August, 2023We are absolutely thrilled to share the news that our 2021 York Mountain Syrah is ranked as #62 ...

We are absolutely delighted to share the news that our 2021 Veracity is ranked as #3 (!!!!) on The Enthusiast 100, Wine Enthusiast's list of the 100 best wines of 2024.  We are so excited about this awesome achievement and so grateful for Wine Enthusiast's recognition of this truly delicious wine.  Made up of 43% Mourvèdre, 34% Grenache, and 23% Syrah from all three of our vineyard sites, 2021 Veracity is a beautiful representation of what we do at Epoch.  We are ...

For those who are new to our Gratitude project, we are releasing our third vintage of this wine.  Gratitude was created during the depths of the Covid Pandemic of 2020 when we all needed some joy.  We wanted to express our appreciation to those who were on the front lines during that tough year, so we named a new wine “Gratitude” and donated its proceeds to charity.  Our first Gratitude bottling was a 2018 Barossa Valley Grenache that ...

After two decades of producing ultra-premium, estate-grown Rhône varietals in Paso Robles, we decided to apply our knowledge of winegrowing on our beloved Paderewski Vineyard to a new endeavor.  On land once owned by Ignacy Paderewski, the revered Statesman of Poland, we decided to honor another Statesman, the “king” of all grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon.  Our approach was patient and intentional; we knew we would only make a Bordeaux blend if it felt right.  It wasn't until 2016, when ...

"There’s a common perception of Syrah produced in the US – too much oak, too much alcohol – that is increasingly outdated as a dedicated band of winemakers put their faith in the Rhône variety and work to bring it out of the shadows." -Anna Lee Iijima, May 27, 2024 Epoch’s 2019 York Mountain Syrah was featured by Decanter Magazine in their article American Syrah: 30 top buys with a score of 96 points. For over 40 ...

It’s officially Rosé season, and there’s no better way to shout it from the roof tops than with the love our Epoch Rosé recently received from The Tasting Table.  Wine writer and Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogil, compiled a comprehensive list of "25 Rosé Wine Brands, Ranked Worst To Best," and we were beyond excited to find ourselves in her #1 spot.  In a separate article, The Tasting Table's Courtney Brandt deemed Epoch "The Only Rosé Wine You Need To Pick ...

We are excited to share some news: our 2021 Veracity just received an outstanding 99 points from Wine Enthusiast!  While we know our wines are beautiful and they always make us proud, this kind of recognition from world-renowned critics makes us stop and truly savor how awesome our wines (and our team) really are.  Scores like this are humbling, encouraging, and so fun to share with others!  Epoch is a special place with really special ...

We love partnering with the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance every year.  This organization does an amazing job of educating wine lovers near and far on what makes Paso Robles wine country so special.  Their latest efforts to raise awareness about our beloved region is a video series called, "Where Wine Takes You," and we are honored to be a featured winery  in one of these episodes.  Click play for this short (but sweet) video about Epoch as the ...