Epoch's 2019 York Mountain Syrah, produced in California's Central Coast, specifically the San Luis Obispo appellation, is a red wine made from 100% Syrah grapes. This wine has garnered high praise from several notable wine reviewers, reflecting its impressive quality and potential for aging.

Jeb Dunnuck awarded the wine a score of 95, highlighting its "incredible aromatics of ripe blackberries, white pepper, smoked game, and iron." Dunnuck notes that the wine is "medium to full-bodied" with a "vibrant, focused texture" and "beautiful balance." He suggests that the wine has "enough tannins to warrant short-term cellaring" and mentions a "kiss of almost old-school Cornas on the nose" paired with "stunning California fruit on the palate." Dunnuck concludes by calling it a "brilliant wine" (jebdunnuck.com, 9/26/2022).

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave an even higher score of 97, describing the wine as "opaque ruby purple" with "cracked pepper, violet, dried herbs and chargrill over a core of blackcurrant and blueberry." The review notes that the wine was matured for 18 months in 30% new French oak and has a "full-bodied" palate with "concentrated fruits" and a "powdery yet powerful frame." The Advocate also mentions "fireworks of fresh acidity highlighting violet perfume on the long finish," with only 545 cases produced (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 12/31/2022).

Vinous also rated the wine at 97, with Eric Guido describing it as having "dusty rose and earth tones" that evolve into "white pepper, kalamata olive and blackberry aromas." Guido finds the wine "cool-toned and racy," with "depths of mineral-tinged black fruits and zesty acidity," and notes that it "finishes fresh and with amazing length." He recommends the wine for patient collectors, indicating a bright future with further aging (Vinous, 5/1/2023).

Wine Enthusiast's Matt Kettmann gave the wine a score of 94, praising its "stewed berry, cracked pepper, eucalyptus leaf, miso paste and dried beef aromas" and "firmly structured" palate with "chalky, firm tannins." Kettmann suggests drinking the wine between 2024 and 2036 (Wine Enthusiast, 3/1/2023).

James Suckling also rated it 94, describing it as a "very pure and authentic, northern Rhone-like 100% syrah" with "dark cherries, freshly grounded black pepper, violets, smoke and grilled meat aromas." He notes its "full-bodied" nature with "broad tannins" and a "rich core of berries, cherries and spices" (jamessuckling.com, 10/4/2023).

Overall, the 2019 Epoch York Mountain Syrah is a highly acclaimed wine with complex aromas and flavors, a robust structure, and significant aging potential.