2018 L’Aventure, Estate Cuvee, Paso Robles 1x750ml

Robert Parker 95

The 2018 Estate Cuvee is made up of 45% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot aged in 90% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple, the nose takes some time to unfurl to touches of cast-iron pan, tar, turned earth, cassis and blueberry pie with floral top notes. The palate is full-bodied with lush, mineral-tinged fruits in a firm frame, lifted by surprising freshness and finishing long and perfumed. Give it another 3-5 years in bottle. 1,800 cases produced. [Erin Brooks, 07/07/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035