L'Aventure
Côte à Côte Estate Willow Creek District Red Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Cold November date night at home...2 inch med-rare filets, fully dressed bakers, and roast butternut....Stephan’s MGS is a brut at 15.8–but Paso blends hide the ABV with some age. Beautiful full purple with no noticeable jamminess.. med-weight, a touch of pencil, leather, tobacco oak but lovely dark, black fruit/stem fruit. Nice acid/fruit/tannin balance and a long warming finish. I’ve loved these wines and valued Stephan Assao since he walked into my retail workplace 25 years ago and tried to sell his wines. Perfect...no...but they taste so fucking good and I love them and their vision!
Cold November date night at home...2 inch med-rare filets, fully dressed bakers, and roast butternut....Stephan’s MGS is a brut at 15.8–but Paso blends hide the ABV with some age. Beautiful full purple with no noticeable jamminess.. med-weight, a touch of pencil, leather, tobacco oak but lovely dark, black fruit/stem fruit. Nice acid/fruit/tannin balance and a long warming finish. I’ve loved these wines and valued Stephan Assao since he walked into my retail workplace 25 years ago and tried to sell his wines. Perfect...no...but they taste so fucking good and I love them and their vision!
Nov 16th, 202040% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah blend from the hand of Stephan Asseo. This (or similar) has become my go-to Steak wine. Still inky black with blackberry, leather, and pencil lead notes...no sign at all of 15.8 alcohol. Silky smooth, lively balance, and a 45 second finish. I love this wine and the way it ages. My favorite Paso producer... bar none.
40% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah blend from the hand of Stephan Asseo. This (or similar) has become my go-to Steak wine. Still inky black with blackberry, leather, and pencil lead notes...no sign at all of 15.8 alcohol. Silky smooth, lively balance, and a 45 second finish. I love this wine and the way it ages. My favorite Paso producer... bar none.
Oct 26th, 2019Lovely nose, sweet start. This bottle loves oxygen and embraces it. The problem is it is such an easy drink that you cannot get the greatest benefit of letting it breathe. Do yourself a favor and decant it a good hour before imbibing. This went great with steaks and roasted veggies. I would rate this higher if it were modestly priced.
Lovely nose, sweet start. This bottle loves oxygen and embraces it. The problem is it is such an easy drink that you cannot get the greatest benefit of letting it breathe. Do yourself a favor and decant it a good hour before imbibing. This went great with steaks and roasted veggies. I would rate this higher if it were modestly priced.
Jul 2nd, 2017
Really good with our Ribeye dinner tonight!!
Really good with our Ribeye dinner tonight!!
Jul 1st, 2017Love it ! One of my favorites, strong and bold yet a harmonious fruit/berry flavor.
Love it ! One of my favorites, strong and bold yet a harmonious fruit/berry flavor.
Jan 31st, 2016
