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Epoch Estate Wines’ 2023 Authenticity has been named No. 43 on Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2026.  Awarded 97 points by critic Matt Kettmann, this Syrah-led wine from Paso Robles’ Willow Creek District joins the publication’s annual selection of wines with exceptional aging potential.We’re honored to see Authenticity recognized among wines from around the world.  For winemaker Jordan Fiorentini and our vineyard and cellar teams, it is a meaningful celebration of the work ...

Epoch Estate Wines’ 2021 Gratitude was featured in Forbes’ 2025 holiday gift guide.  We’re honored to see a wine created in the spirit of appreciation included among the publication’s gifting ideas.For this holiday season, our 2020 Gratitude is back in the Epoch Holiday Store, and we are very close to selling out.2021 Gratitude in Forbes’ 2025 Holiday Gift GuideIn Wine Remains A Go-To Gift For Holiday Hosts And Gift Exchanges, published on December 22, 2025, ...

At Epoch Estate Wines, we use concrete tulip tanks for fermentation and aging, with a focus on freshness and texture.  In a September 11, 2026, Robb Report Philippines feature on concrete tulip tanks, writers Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen spoke with our winemaker, Jordan Fiorentini, about the role these distinctive vessels play in our cellar. What Are Concrete Tulip Tanks? Named for their shape, concrete tulips are vessels used in winemaking.  Our tulips come from ...

Epoch Estate Wines’ 2023 Block B has received 100 points from Jeb Dunnuck, marking our first wine to earn a 100-point score.  Crafted from 100% Syrah grown in Block 13 of our estate Paderewski Vineyard, this wine comes from the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, California.We couldn’t be more honored to celebrate this milestone with our team, our Wine Club members, and everyone who has been part of Epoch’s story.  An #epochmoment we will ...

Epoch Estate Wines and our winemaker, Jordan Fiorentini, are featured in Wine Spectator.  Written by Aaron Romano, “Paso by Paso: Two Ways Toward Site Expression” explores Jordan’s approach to blending and single-varietal bottlings, and how these wines express the character of our estate vineyards.We’re proud to see Jordan and the places behind Epoch wines recognized in this feature.  Thank you to Aaron Romano and Wine Spectator for sharing a closer look at the vineyards and ...

Epoch Estate Wines was named the No. 9 Best Tasting Room in the United States by USA TODAY 10Best in 2026.  Located at our historic York Mountain property in Templeton, California, our Tasting Room brings together estate-grown wines, welcoming hospitality, and a special piece of Paso Robles wine country history.We’re honored to be recognized among the country’s top tasting rooms and grateful to our guests, Wine Club members, and team for making Epoch such a ...

Planning a Paso Robles wine country trip?  At Epoch Estate Wines, we invite you to explore estate-grown wines and the history of York Mountain in Templeton, California.  A recent Conejo Valley Lifestyle feature brings those two sides of our story together. Epoch in Conejo Valley Lifestyle In Paso Robles Wine & Food Redux, published on July 22, 2026, writer Ben Malkin includes Epoch among the wineries visited during his Paso Robles trip.  He highlights our ...

We’re thrilled to announce that our 2021 Veracity has earned a coveted spot on the Wine Spectator Top 100 list, coming in at number 53 with an impressive 95 point score. This recognition has us absolutely over the moon, and we’re so grateful for Wine Spectator’s praise of this distinctive wine. Crafted from 43% Mourvedre, 34% Grenache, and 23% Syrah grown across all three of our estate vineyards, the 2021 Veracity truly captures the spirit ...

This bottling reveals the magic of York Mountain, where the power of Paso Robles meets the undeniable influence of a cooler climate. Aromas of blackberry, elderflower and violet lead from the nose into a tense palate of elderberry jam, charred gam and cracked peppercorns. These flavors crave cellar time but are delicious now. Drink now-2042. — Matt Kettmann We are absolutely thrilled to share that our 2021 York Mountain Syrah was selected as #33 on Wine Enthusiast’s ...

In July, devastating floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, leaving heartbreak and destruction in their wake. Hunt, Texas, has long been a place of deep meaning for the Armstrong family, a home-away-from-home for countless summers spent at camps like Mystic, Stewart, Arrowhead, and Heart of the Hills. The community and its people have shaped memories that span generations, and the impact of this disaster has been profound. To support the people affected, Epoch Estate ...