Cellared at optimal conditions since release, I think this vintage is at the end of its best window. Inky purple black color, very sweet, the tannins have faded away so nothing to offset the port like richness. Probably never intended to be a long term cellar candidate, drink now. 15.9 abv.
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Drinking so nicely now. Lovely integration of the tannins and cab, carries the alcohol effortlessly. Amazingly elegant for such a big wine. Very good indeed. Will easily go 3-5 more years, but delicious right now with an hour and a half of air.
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(L'Aventure Estate Cuvée) Dark purple red violet color; nice berry, plum, ripe black fruit nose with lift; tasty, ripe berry, plum, smoke palate, a little hot; medium-plus finish (50% Syrah, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot)
11/30/2023 - Winiac wrote: 89 Points
Ripe, concentrated, acid minus and over oaked, which took away from the wine.
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7/16/2023 - PIntag wrote:
Decadent, very rich, very ripe, very strong oak signature. Pleasure bomb, but not really much of interest for me.
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10/2/2022 - StainedGlass wrote: 88 Points
Cellared at optimal conditions since release, I think this vintage is at the end of its best window. Inky purple black color, very sweet, the tannins have faded away so nothing to offset the port like richness. Probably never intended to be a long term cellar candidate, drink now. 15.9 abv.
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1/29/2022 - Ridgerunner Likes this wine: 94 Points
Not at the best of its trajectory... maybe another 3-5 years to go
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11/2/2021 - EducatedDrunk Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking so nicely now. Lovely integration of the tannins and cab, carries the alcohol effortlessly. Amazingly elegant for such a big wine. Very good indeed. Will easily go 3-5 more years, but delicious right now with an hour and a half of air.
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