L'Aventure
Estate Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Gives pretty much any Napa Cab a run for its money.
Gives pretty much any Napa Cab a run for its money.
Oct 7th, 2015
followed up the white blend with a very nice cab. still a bit fruit dominant with earth, plum, and leather notes coming through. should wait a few more years imo but quite nice now.
followed up the white blend with a very nice cab. still a bit fruit dominant with earth, plum, and leather notes coming through. should wait a few more years imo but quite nice now.
Dec 24th, 2014
These were showing their age and throwing off a lot of sediment but delicious
These were showing their age and throwing off a lot of sediment but delicious
Oct 15th, 2022
Dark fruit, spice, licorice. Big beautiful cab
Dark fruit, spice, licorice. Big beautiful cab
Oct 3rd, 2021
Been stored in my cellar since purchasing it at the winery (in 2006 if memory serves). Despite being from Paso Robles, this is a dead-ringer for a 2nd-growth, mid-life Bordeaux (which I’m guessing is exactly what Stephan Asseo had in mind). Rich nose of sweet black currants, toasted oak, hints of anise, and a trace of leather on the edge, the palate is rich and expansive (although a touch of astringency - which you can also pick up on the nose - taking a bit away from an otherwise silky mouthfeel). The tannins are still persistent but lack a bit in terms of providing a spine to the wine, suggesting that this may be on the downslope. Finish is lingering but slightly out of balance (something that may correct with some air time). For a nearly 17-year-old meritage from Paso, however - and actually from anywhere come to think of it - this is terrific.
Been stored in my cellar since purchasing it at the winery (in 2006 if memory serves). Despite being from Paso Robles, this is a dead-ringer for a 2nd-growth, mid-life Bordeaux (which I’m guessing is exactly what Stephan Asseo had in mind). Rich nose of sweet black currants, toasted oak, hints of anise, and a trace of leather on the edge, the palate is rich and expansive (although a touch of astringency - which you can also pick up on the nose - taking a bit away from an otherwise silky mouthfeel). The tannins are still persistent but lack a bit in terms of providing a spine to the wine, suggesting that this may be on the downslope. Finish is lingering but slightly out of balance (something that may correct with some air time). For a nearly 17-year-old meritage from Paso, however - and actually from anywhere come to think of it - this is terrific.
Jun 18th, 2020
Nice nose, but you need to decant for a couple hours for the finish to thicken up, otherwise it just disappears at P&P
Nice nose, but you need to decant for a couple hours for the finish to thicken up, otherwise it just disappears at P&P
Dec 11th, 2019Aging well and plenty of time left in this concentrated baby! Popped and poured....dusty blueberries, chocolate covered cherries, all spice, tannins....long finish and very thick!
Aging well and plenty of time left in this concentrated baby! Popped and poured....dusty blueberries, chocolate covered cherries, all spice, tannins....long finish and very thick!
Mar 11th, 2017