Epoch Estate Wines Red Veracity Paso Robles 2022 (750ml) *
Product price
$94.99
Description
Mourvèdre takes the lead here, at 54% of the blend, filled out with Grenache and a smaller measure of Syrah, a Rhône-inspired composition grown in the warm inland hills of Paso Robles. Epoch Estate Wines destemmed the fruit and aged this 2022 Veracity for seventeen months in puncheons and barrels, a portion of them new, which lends structure without overwhelming the wine's darker, more savory instincts.
This is one of the more brooding, earth-driven wines you'll find in this style, opening on damp soil, blueberry and black raspberry, new leather, and a faint note of asphalt, with peppery spice and a floral, almost menthol lift threading through. It's medium to full-bodied and seamless in the mouth, dense with fruit yet kept nimble by fresh acidity and a cool-toned, mineral edge. The tannins are fine-grained and firm, carrying a spicy, lightly charred finish. Approachable enough now, but it rewards patience and will show more over the coming decade.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Paso Robles |
| Producer | Epoch |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
More Mourvèdre-dominated, the 2022 Veracity is 54% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache, and 18% Syrah that was all destemmed and aged 17 months in 40% new puncheons and barrels. Ripe black raspberries, spicy herbs, pepper, and subtle leather notes all emerge from this beauty, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, seamless mouthfeel, fabulous overall balance, and a great finish. It’s going to shine over the coming decade and is beautifully done. (Jeb Dunnuck, August 2024)
The 2022 Veracity is a blend of 54% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache and 18% Syrah aged 17 months in 38% new French oak. One of the darkest, most savory wines in the portfolio, it leads with damp earth, blueberry compote, new leather and asphalt aromas. The palate wonderfully balances slick, robust fruit density with a nimble, energetic lift, finishing on a charred, woody note with uncommonly fine-grained tannins for the vintage and a pleasant framing of new oak that should integrate with time It's another winner in the Epoch lineup. (Wine Advocate, September 2024)
The Mourvèdre-dominated 2022 Veracity wafts up with a darkly floral bouquet of peppery rose, menthol, citrus zest and crushed blackberries. Lifted and graceful in style, it offers fresh acidity and crisp mineral tones that add depth to ripe red berry fruit. Edgy tannins linger through the spicy finale, finishing with medium length and a distinctly cool-toned feel. The Veracity will require patience to reveal its best self. (Vinous)