2003 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée Willow Creek District
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Moving to the Estate Cuvee releases and still going strong, the 2003 Estate Cuvee gives up deep, layered and sweet aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, chocolate and roasted herbs that continue to develop and change with time in the glass. Comprised of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Syrah and 6% Petit Verdot, it is a full-bodied, decadent and gorgeously put together effort that can be consumed anytime over the coming decade or more. Tel. (805) 227-1588; www.aventurewine.com
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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(66% cabernet sauvignon, 28% syrah and 6% petit verdot) Bright, dark red. Liqueur-like yet lively aromas of blackberry, maraschino cherry, graphite, violet, licorice and dark chocolate. Very suave and silky, with lovely acids leavening the wine's sweetness. Began a bit youthfully grapey, but the black fruitflavors were joined by spices, pepper and licorice as the wine opened in the glass. Very long, very ripe and impressive. Asseo describes this wine as his interpretation of Paso Robles.
About the producer
L’Aventure is one of the leading wine estates in Paso Robles, California. It was founded by Stephan Asseo and his wife Beatrice who left their native France in 1997 in search of a place to make wine without the restrictions of France’s appellation system.