Winery Story
Epoch
Bill and Liz Armstrong not only found the ideal plots of viticultural land in Paso Robles but also properties of historical significance. Add an artistic winemaker with an engineering background, and twenty years on, they are now combining science, history, and art to create Epoch wines for the ages.
For the Ages
Epoch began in 2004 when Bill and Liz Armstrong bought Paderewski Vineyard in Paso Robles. They then purchased Catapult Vineyard in 2008 and the York Mountain Winery and Vineyard two years later. “I wanted to try and make the best Châteauneuf du Pape in America,” Bill tells me. “I am a geologist, so I studied...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Address: 7505 York Mountain Rd, Templeton, CA 93465
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Tempranillo
Vineyard Size: 187 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 2004
Owner: Bill and Liz Armstrong
Winemaker: Jordan Fiorentini
Website: https://epochwines.com/
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Published: August 2025