Winemaker
Jordan Fiorentini
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Templeton, California, United States
i. Biography
The Path
Winemaking at Epoch Estate Wines in Templeton, United States, has been tied to Rhône-variety wines since 2010, and Jordan Fiorentini’s role sits inside that framework rather than above it. The work is split between vineyard and cellar, with each side informing the other: farming choices set the terms, and cellar decisions refine what the site gives. In that kind of estate structure, the title carries operational weight, because the style of the wines depends on attention that starts in the rows and continues through the cellar. Training at Dartmouth College and the University of California, Davis gave Fiorentini an academic base before the work became fully seasonal and practical. The early record shows two internships in 1999, first at Markham Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, and then at Antinori Winery in Tuscany, Italy. Those placements reflect two different wine traditions and two different approaches to estate work, one in California and one in Italy, and they mark the start of a career built through exposure to more than one regional vocabulary. By 2007–2010, Fiorentini had moved into the role of Head Winemaker at Chalk Hill Estate in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California. That shift from intern to Head Winemaker is the clearest sign of the career’s progression: growing responsibility, direct style decisions, and the authority to carry a house through harvest after harvest. Since 2010, the work has continued at Epoch Estate Wines, where the focus remains on how vineyard and vintage are translated into finished wine.
The Work Today
Since 2010, the title at Epoch Estate Wines in Templeton, United States, has covered both winemaking and vineyards, and Jordan Fiorentini’s work sits in that overlap. It is a practical brief: to handle farming decisions with the same care given to fermentation and blending, and to keep the estate’s Rhône-variety wines aligned with the fruit they come from. In that setting, the job is less about administration than about continuity, making sure the vineyard and cellar are speaking the same language.
Signature
Veracity and 2010 Zinfandel are among the wines identified with Jordan Fiorentini’s work. Veracity points to the house style associated with Fiorentini, while 2010 Zinfandel marks a specific vintage tied to that name. Taken together, they suggest a winemaking approach that values structure and clear expression of origin without unnecessary ornament.
Acclaim
Jordan Fiorentini has received San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards, Winemaker of the Year (2021). Winemaker of the Year (2021) is the recognition attached to Jordan Fiorentini’s record. The award signals peer acknowledgment of work that has been built over time, not through spectacle but through repeated seasons of consistent output. In a trade that measures itself by harvests, that kind of notice lands as confirmation of durable craft.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Jordan
What is Jordan Fiorentini's current role?
As of 2026, Jordan Fiorentini is Vice President of Winemaking & Vineyards.
Where did Jordan Fiorentini train or study?
Jordan Fiorentini trained at Dartmouth College and University of California, Davis.
What recognition has Jordan Fiorentini received?
Winemaker of the Year (2021).
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