Wesley Ashley Wines

Release III Intelligent Design Cuvée Red

8.75 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
William Hughes

Not like the last bottle of the 2011 I tasted. The petite sirah didn't balance well with the Grenache. A bit of a fruit bomb, but some gentle tannins helped to hold that back.

Not like the last bottle of the 2011 I tasted. The petite sirah didn't balance well with the Grenache. A bit of a fruit bomb, but some gentle tannins helped to hold that back.

May 30th, 2015
William Hughes

The 2011 is a big step forward from an enjoyable 2010. Balanced with a red fruit note that reminds me of a cooler climate. This is a tweeter of old and new world. Medium body and gentle tannins. Enjoy now.

The 2011 is a big step forward from an enjoyable 2010. Balanced with a red fruit note that reminds me of a cooler climate. This is a tweeter of old and new world. Medium body and gentle tannins. Enjoy now.

Dec 5th, 2014
Sherri Housman

Nice Grenache Blend. Strawberries & spice, vanilla & toasted oak in the finish.

Nice Grenache Blend. Strawberries & spice, vanilla & toasted oak in the finish.

Feb 6th, 2014
Alana Gentry

First time I tried this wine and found it to be very food friendly. Balanced, easy medium length fruit, expresses the blend very well.

First time I tried this wine and found it to be very food friendly. Balanced, easy medium length fruit, expresses the blend very well.

Sep 12th, 2013
Zach Behrens

Full richness, but not body. Nicely done.

Full richness, but not body. Nicely done.

Jan 5th, 2014