2019 | Epoch Estate Veracity | Paso Robles Shafer Vineyards the 2017 Chardonnay Five Soldiers

the 2017 Chardonnay Five Soldiers has an impressive depth that can be sensed on the nose

100 Pts Wine Enthusiast

followed by iron elements which help give the rich colored wine

and a dry silky finish

where the wines matured for one year with lees but without bâtonnage

2019 | Epoch Estate Veracity | Paso Robles Shafer Vineyards the 2017 Chardonnay Five SoldiersThe Epoch 2019 Veracity shows nicely, with ample red, blue, and black fruits as well as ground pepper, candied orange, and violet aromas. Full bodied, rich, and concentrated on the palate, this blend of 44% Mourvdre, 43% Grenache, and the rest Syrah has lots of classic Paso Robles chalky minerality, ripe tannins, and one heck of a great finish Epoch is another top estate in Paso Robles that has seen incredible growth and change over the past decade.