Epoch Estate Block B, Paso Robles, USA

紀元B區干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：4000

The 2019 Block B Syrah comes from the Paderewski vineyard and was matured 18 months in 81% new French oak. Opaque ruby-purple, it takes significant time to unwind to blackberry and blueberry jam, lilac, white pepper and powdered sugar aromas. The full-bodied palate is supple yet powerful with abundant, powdery tannins and youthfully concentrated, floral fruits refreshed by bright bursts of acidity. More detail emerges as it spends time in the glass, and it boasts an epically long finish. Beautiful! 533 cases were made.

The 2018 Block B Syrah was aged for 19 months in 82% new French oak puncheons and barrels. Deep ruby-purple, it's classy and defined, with aromas of black and blueberry jam, violet, milk chocolate, fried herbs and coffee beans. The full-bodied palate's youthfully concentrated fruits are supported by an abundance of silky tannins and offers notable freshness that lifts the finish. Beautiful now, it will benefit from another 3-5 years in bottle. 636 cases were made.

The 2017 Block B Syrah was harvested September 7-20 and aged in 71% new French oak for 19 months. Opaque in color, it explodes with iron-laced aromas of blue and black fruit jam accented by touches of violet and lavender. The palate offers concentration without weightiness and a supple tannic texture, finishing long and floral. It's a beautiful rendition of Block B!

The 2016 Block B is a stunning Syrah that offers concentration without weight and exceptional aromatic layering at this early stage in bottle. A touch of matchstick quickly recedes and lush black fruits laced with pure touches of mint leaves, coffee beans and lilac flood the senses in its place. The palate is seamless and supple, layered and long, its early harmony suggesting this will continue to evolve in the cellar over the next decade or more. This iteration was harvested September 13-16, crafted using 20% whole clusters and matured for 19 months in 80% new French oak. 438 cases were made.

The 2015 Block B Syrah from the Paderewski Vineyard, harvested September 3-9, was aged 19 months in 75% new French oak puncheons. Deep ruby in color, it's just hitting its stride, with savory graphite and pipe tobacco that give way to Morello cherries, violet and charcuterie. It gains aromatic clarity and depth as it opens in the glass. The palate is ripe, plush and floral with silty tannins and a very long finish. Winemaker Jordan Fiorentini says that berries were exceptionally small in 2015, so lots of whole clusters were used during fermentation. 312 cases were made.