2018 L`Aventure Estate Cuvee (Paso Robles)

45% Syrah/40% Cabernet Sauvignon/15% Petit Verdot
Origin
Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, California Central Coast, The Americas United States
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Syrah/Shiraz
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Wine Score
94-96+ points, Erin Brook, robertparker.com, February 2020
95 points, Josh Raynolds, vinous.com February 2020
100 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, August 2020

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Media Reviews

Erin Brooks

A barrel sample blended of 45% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot aging in about 90% new oak, the 2018 Estate Cuvée has a very deep ruby-purple color and explodes to crème de cassis, black cherries, blueberry and boysenberry preserves with accents of violet, grilled lamb, dried thyme, coffee, soil and chocolate with exotic spices in the undercurrent. The full-bodied palate is incredibly pixelated and silky with very bold freshness and a long, layered finish. I can`t wait to see taste this beauty from bottle. 94-96+ points

Josh Raynolds

Opaque ruby. Expansive smoke- and spice-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, vanilla and incense are complemented by hints of licorice and potpourri. Bright and energetic on the palate, offering penetrating blackberry, bitter cherry, blueberry and violet pastille flavors that become sweeter and deeper with air. Polished, harmonious tannins give shape and grip to an extremely long finish driven by sexy floral and spice notes. 95 points

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2018 Estate Cuvee checks 45% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot brought up in 90% new French oak. Tasting like the straight Cab, yet with more sex appeal, it offers a huge nose of crème de cassis, white flowers, crushed stone, graphite, and crushed flowers. This carries to a full-bodied, gorgeously textured red with incredible balance, no hard edges, a thrilling mid-palate, and a great, great finish. It`s going to benefit from 5-6 years of bottle age and keep for upwards of two decades or more. Hats off to winemaker Stephan Asseo on another incredible wine, as well as, I suspect the wine of the vintage. 100 points

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