Ingenuity is a red produced by Epoch Estate in Paso Robles, Paso Robles, United States. Made from Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 5 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Paso Robles
Region: Paso Robles
Country: United States
Grapes: Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Petite Sirah leads this Paderewski blend — around 70% in most years, filled out with Mourvèdre, Grenache and a little Syrah — and that makes it the most structured wine Epoch produce. Dark and earthy, with black fruit, roasted herbs and an almost rare-meat savouriness, lifted by the red-fruited minerality the Grenache brings, and finishing on roasted coffee, graphite, chocolate and cigar box. The tannins are the point: dense, chewy and slow to resolve. This is the bottle in the range that most rewards being left alone, and the one that most wants a decanter if you don't.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Paso Robles, United States
Paso Robles — Also on California's Central Coast but well inland, Paso Robles is a warm, sprawling region known for generous, sun-filled reds and a pioneering streak with Rhône grape varieties.
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah is a red grape that originated in France as Durif, a cross of Syrah and the obscure Peloursin, though it found its lasting fame in California and Australia.
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a red grape of Spanish origin, at home around Valencia and Murcia, where it is called Monastrell.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
More wines
From Epoch Estate
- Authenticity Paderewski Vineyard — Epoch Estate, Willow Creek District
- Creativity — Epoch Estate, York Mountain
- Estate Blend — Epoch Estate, Paso Robles
- Estate Mourvèdre — Epoch Estate, Paso Robles
- Estate White — Epoch Estate, California
- Estate Zinfandel — Epoch Estate, Paso Robles
More red wines from Paso Robles
- Ditch Digger — Denner Vineyards, Paso Robles
- Esprit de Tablas — Tablas Creek Vineyard, Adelaida District
- Platinum Reserve GSM+ — Trader Joe's, Paso Robles
- Grand Rouge Red Blend — Opolo Vineyards, Paso Robles
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ingenuity from?
Ingenuity is produced by Epoch Estate in Paso Robles, Paso Robles, United States.
What grapes are in Ingenuity?
Ingenuity is a blend of Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah.