2022 Epoch Creativity
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Composed of Carignan co-fermented with 7% Viognier, the 2022 Creativity is a stellar rendition of a challenging harvest and one of the most successful wines of the vintage. A deep, black-fruited, intense nose of exotic spices, cured meats and burning incense introduces a seamlessly concentrated yet lifted palate with admirable dexterity despite its rich, forward frame. Its sumptuous texture transitions to a remarkably fresh, pure finish that offers beautiful harmony between ripe flavors, balancing acidity and subtle tannins. A tremendously delicious, singular wine, it will be fascinating to follow over the next decade.
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Eric Guido, Vinous
Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate
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The 2022 Creativity is beguiling, offering a savory bouquet that blends grilled herbs, nuances of worn leather, sage and dried black cherries. Juicy on the palate, it is crisp yet playful, with a silken wave of ripe wild berry fruits and a saturation of spice that forms toward the close. The senses are left drenched in primary concentration, along with a web of fine-grained tannins, while the finish is dramatically long and pleasantly chewy. Bury this in the cellar for a few years or give it a long decant. Packed full of potential.