Epoch Estate White
Bright and expressive, this wine combines aromas of white peach, Meyer lemon, grapefruit, pear, and stone fruit with notes of honeysuckle, herbs, ginger, and subtle baking spice. The palate is broad and textured with notes of lemon, grapefruit, peach, thyme, cut hay, crème fraîche, steely minerals, and lemongrass. Epoch Estate Wines, founded in 2004 by geologists Bill and Liz Armstrong, has quickly developed a big reputation for small production, artisanal wines. Crafted by winemaker Jordan Fiorentini, they make the wines with minimal intervention in the winery with fruit from meticulously farmed, estate owned, rocky, hillside vineyards.
Grape Varietal: Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne
Feature: Sustainable
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Willow Creek
Grape Profile: Grenache Blanc provides lemon, grapefruit, green pear, white peach, herbs, and mineral freshness. Viognier contributes the wine’s more aromatic side, with apricot, peach, honeysuckle, white flowers, and a rounder mid-palate texture. Roussanne adds pear, quince, beeswax, herbs, spice, and structural depth, often improving the blend’s ability to develop with bottle age.
Region Profile: Paso Robles is one of California’s most important regions for Rhône varieties because of its combination of intense sunshine, warm daytime temperatures, and dramatic nighttime cooling. Nestled in the heart of California's Paso Robles, Willow Creek District stands as a dynamic wine region renowned for its exceptional wines. Featuring warm days and cool nights with limestone-rich soil microclimate, it creates a unique environment for winemaking.
Pair with: Seafood such as grilled scallops, shrimp risotto, or pan-seared fish. Creamy poultry dishes, salads, and vegetable terrines. Soft cheeses like goat cheese and brie. Vegetarian dishes like roasted cauliflower gratin or leek and potato soup.
