2010 Ingenuity
Paderewski Vineyard, Paso Robles
92% Tempranillo | 8% Grenache
Fermented in concrete and stainless steel tanks, and French oak puncheons
Aged for 20 months in 82% New French Oak
268 cases produced
Jeb Dunnuck | 94
A big step up from the Estate Blend, the 2010 Ingenuity is a knockout effort that checks in as a mix of 62% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache, and 12% Petite Sirah that was aged in 61% new French oak. Gorgeous all around, with a lively, yet decadent bouquet of grilled beef, black fruits, licorice, mineral, violets, and earth, it flows onto the palate with a full-bodied, rich texture, notable freshness, and a clean, energetic finish. Already delicious and approachable, it nevertheless has the concentration, acidity, and tannin to evolve gracefully for 7-8 years. -August 2012 (Jeb Dunnuck)
International Wine Report | 94
The 2010 Ingenuity is a blend of 62% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache and 12% Petite Sirah sourced from the Paderewski Vineyard. It is dense, powerful and focused, offering aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries and cherries, along with spices, peppered beef, chocolate, mint and hints of vanilla bean. Richly textured with deep layers of intense flavors that are constantly unfolding, working their way into the long lasting finish. This spent 20 months in french oak barrels and puncheons. The Ingenuity is a remarkable blend, that should last well into the next decade. Best 2014-2025 – April 2013 (Joe D’Angelo)
Rhone Report | 94
A big step up from the Estate Blend, the 2010 Ingenuity is a knockout effort that checks in a mix of 62% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache and 12% Petite Sirah that was aged in 61% new French oak. Gorgeous all around, with a lively, yet decadent bouquet of grilled beef, black fruits, licorice, and mineral, violets, and earth, it flows onto the palate with a full-bodied, rich texture, notable freshness, and a clean, energetic finish. Already delicious and approachable, it nevertheless has the concentration, acidity, and tannin to evolve gracefully for 7-8 years. – (Jeb Dunnuck)
Vinous | 93
Glass-staining ruby. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes dark berry preserves, licorice, smoky minerals and spicy oak. Offers concentrated blackberry, boysenberry and vanilla flavors and shows impressive back-end mineral lift. Gentle tannins add shape to the strikingly long, sweet, penetrating finish, with the spicy element carrying through. – November 2012 (Josh Raynolds)
Wine Advocate | 93
The 2010 Ingenuity is a knockout effort that checks in as a mix of 62% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache and 12% Petite Sirah that was aged in 61% new French oak. Gorgeous all around, with a lively, yet decadent bouquet of grilled beef, black fruits, licorice, mineral, violets and earth, it flows onto the palate with a full-bodied, rich texture, notable freshness and a clean, energetic finish. Already delicious and approachable, it nevertheless has the concentration, acidity and tannin to evolve gracefully through 2020. – August 2013 (Jeb Dunnuck)
Wine Spectator | 90
Big, broad, rich and chewy, with dense, extracted dark berry, black licorice, anise and cedar notes. Rambunctious now, but will have tamer days ahead. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Petite Sirah. Best from 2014 through 2024. – November 30, 2013 (James Laube)