Lastly, the massive and backwards 2010 Tempranillo is loaded with decadent notes of black fruits, chocolate, licorice and smoked meats, with more spice, cedar and dried flower notes developing with time in the glass. Easily the most concentrated, rich, chewy and structured, it needs to be forgotten for another 2-3 years, at which point it should be fully mature and keep beautifully through 2025.

Epoch's 2010 Tempranillo is fascinating. An exotic mélange of orange peel, smoke, pomegranate and iron flow across the palate in a powerful and distinctive wine loaded with personality. It will be interesting to see if the 2010 develops further nuances in bottle. Today, it is a decidedly powerful interpretation. – July 2013 (Antonio Galloni)