2021 Epoch White
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Dusty dried flowers complicate the musky dried peaches and nectarine aromas as the 2021 White blossoms in the glass. This is vividly fruit focused yet more savory than sweet, with nearly oil textures and depths of yellow apple fruit. The 2021 finishes with tension and a mineral staining. Residual acids maintain a wonderful freshness. The Epoch White blends 47% Grenache Blanc, 39% Viognier and 14% Roussanne.
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Leading off with the white, which is based on 47% Grenache Blanc, 39% Viognier, and 14% Roussanne, the 2021 Estate White is terrific and offers a juicy, crisp, mineral-laced style in its citrus and pear fruits as well as medium-bodied richness on the palate. The balance is spot on, it has integrated acidity, and a great finish. I was able to taste three vintages from winemaker Jordan Fiorentini. Looking first at the 2019s, these are classic, rich, powerful wines that have tons of character and, if anything, are a step up over the 2018s. While still in barrel, I was pretty much blown away by Jordan’s 2020s, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see these end up being some of the wines of the vintage. While there are many subtly smoke tainted wines in this challenging vintage, I found these 2020s to be smoke-free and beautifully balanced. The 2021s appear to be a step up, and while they have classic Paso Robles richness and depth, they shine for their purity and elegance.