Epoch Estate Wines

Ingenuity Red Rhone Blend

9.133 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

Last bottle, wish I had more , still massive. A beautiful wine

Last bottle, wish I had more , still massive. A beautiful wine

Apr 15th, 2017
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

Massive, thick, warm

Massive, thick, warm

Dec 24th, 2014
Aaron Means

A big bold and tannic blend with some unexpected polish and finesse.

A big bold and tannic blend with some unexpected polish and finesse.

Aug 20th, 2014
Simon Weston

Big fruity red with a fabulous nose, enjoyable but just not as lush and balanced as the other years, finishes harsh. Went back and checked my previous entry for the 2011 and sure enough I found it a little underwhelming last year as well.

Big fruity red with a fabulous nose, enjoyable but just not as lush and balanced as the other years, finishes harsh. Went back and checked my previous entry for the 2011 and sure enough I found it a little underwhelming last year as well.

Dec 1st, 2018
Simon Weston

Good but not great like some of the other vintages, all the same notes though.

Good but not great like some of the other vintages, all the same notes though.

Oct 6th, 2017
Chris Nowakowski

This wine should be decanted for several hours before enjoying

This wine should be decanted for several hours before enjoying

May 1st, 2016
Peter Rando

Rich, opulent and heavy...was outstanding.

Rich, opulent and heavy...was outstanding.

Dec 28th, 2015
Thomas Hughes

Been really enjoying wines from this vineyard. Paso Robles continues to produce exciting Rhone Valley mimics. Not inexpensive, but far from rich. If you can find one of their wines, try it. It needs to be decanted. Let it open for at least 30 minutes. Cheers!!

Been really enjoying wines from this vineyard. Paso Robles continues to produce exciting Rhone Valley mimics. Not inexpensive, but far from rich. If you can find one of their wines, try it. It needs to be decanted. Let it open for at least 30 minutes. Cheers!!

Aug 11th, 2015
Laura Fashoda

Fruit forward with a nice dry finish

Fruit forward with a nice dry finish

Jan 27th, 2015
Emily Meier

Happy New Year indeed!

Happy New Year indeed!

Jan 1st, 2015