2014 Epoch Syrah Block B
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The 2014 Block B from the Paderewski vineyard was made with 40% whole clusters and aged 18 months in 61% new French oak barrels and puncheons. Harvested September 9-15 this vintage, it's a stunning Syrah with the potential to age another decade or more in the cellar. Deep ruby-purple, it explodes with pure wild blueberries, dark cherries, violet and accents of mint, pipe tobacco and dark spice. All that youthful fruit is supported by a very finely grained frame, and it finishes with expressive, floral character and great length. 490 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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Always the biggest, richest wine in the lineup, the 2014 Syrah Block B sports a deep purple color (although it’s not completely opaque) as well as serious notes of pen ink, graphite, charcoal, plums and crushed rock. There’s always a chalky minerality in this cuvée, and the 2014 has it in spades. Big, rich and unctuous, with good freshness and purity, and fine tannin, it's a huge, wine that says balanced, lively and incredibly drinkable. Bravo! Epoch’s Jordan Fiorentini has knocked it out of the park with these latest 2014s and 2015s, and I suspect these are the most complete, balanced wines from her to date. While the estate is located on York Mountain, all these wines come from their estate Paderewski Vineyard located off of Peachy Canyon road, on the westside of Paso Robles. As I hope the reviews and scores show, these are terrific wines.