Epoch Estate Wines Creativity

In a great place right now. Decanted for about 45 minutes and drank well even after being in the decanter for ~2 hours. Pepper, raspberry fruit. A well made wine.

Another excellent Paso syrah. Big and bold with deep, dark fruit. At least 3-5 years left in it.

Creativity is an homage to Northern Rhone from Epoch's hyper-talentd winemaker Jordan Fiorentini. Instead, of the obligatory Syrah-Viognier blend, however, Jordan fashions this wine from Syrah and that other white Rhone varietal Roussane. The wine is full-bodied, but elegant with a nose and flavors of blackberry, black cherry and muted oak. It has a finish that is nearly silky smooth, suggesting that it will improve with a few years in the cellar; but seriously, life is way too short. Drink …