Epiphany
2021 GSM
, Thompson Vineyard
Santa Barbara County
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
92 Points - Vinous
Polished and elegantly layered Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre offers red plum and black cherry, with hints of cigar box, forest floor, bay, baking spices, light pepper and vanilla on the nose. Expressive black raspberry, sassafras and smoky pepper flavors that linger with salted dark chocolate, red plum, cherry with notes of pepper on the palate. It's medium to full-bodied, has a round, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish.
Being so robust, moderate to heavy dishes are best paired with this GSM like fattier steaks, grilled sausage, duck risotto, mushrooms or dishes with Mediterranean spices.
This GSM blend from Thompson Vineyard from the Alisos Canyon corridor in Santa Barbara County is richly pleasing. Aged in large-format puncheons for 21 months, 29% of the French oak barrels being new. A big bold blend with great aging potential. Drink now through 2030.
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Varietal Composition: 40% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 29% Mourvèdre
Vineyard Source: 100% Thompson Vineyard (Blocks 1E (Grenache), 1B (Syrah), 2A (Mourvèdre) located in the Alisos Canyon corridor in Santa Barbara County
Aging: 21 months in 100% French oak 500L puncheons, of which 29% were new
Cooperage: Mercurey, Ermitage
Harvest Brix: 22.5 - 25.5
Acid: 0.540 g/100mL
pH: 3.73
Alcohol: 14.1%
Production: 389 cases
Epiphany finds its identity and passion in the production of esoteric Rhone-based varietals and blends from some of the finest vineyard designates in California.
Founded by Eli Parker at the turn of the last century, Epiphany was at first intended as a creative outlet for the then adventurous winemaking son of Fess Parker. As the years progressed, Eli assumed the role of Brand Visionary, paving the way for winemaker Blair Fox to assume the enological reins at the winery. The Epiphany portfolio has become a highly coveted selection of mostly Santa Barbara County- designated Rhone-inspired wines, considered by leading critics to be a flagship producer from this vibrant growing region.
Epiphany has transformed into a leading, contemporary producer of Rhone-based and esoteric varietal wines from the Central Coast, and a meaningful representation of the second generation of the Parker family name, and their continued dedication to ultra-premium wine production on the Central Coast.
Sought after by chefs, sommeliers, retail buyers and consumers alike, the Epiphany brand has distinguished itself among the wine cognoscenti as a trustworthy, quality-oriented and forward-thinking wine brand.
Learn more at www.epiphanywineco.com.
