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Red
2018 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée
Red Blend
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Paso Robles Willow Creek District
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Community Tasting Notes 15
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Vince92673 Likes this wine: 95 points
January 9, 2023 - Very approachable upon opening. Shared at a group dinner and all felt it was superb.
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tphilca wrote: 90 points
December 22, 2022 - tastes well made with decent balance for such a big wine. However, even with hours of air, it stays fairly closed up. It may come around but likely needs at least 5-7 years.
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rrasmuss Likes this wine: 95 points
November 26, 2022 - Very young, could use at least 3-5 more years.
Espresso, violet, slate, and tannic.
Not that it wasn’t enjoyable, but would be better with an overnight or more age.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Cellartracker@drkayem.com Likes this wine: 96 points
November 18, 2022 - Young, but still an outstanding one. Will benefit from decanting. Save it for a full body meal of beef with a heavy stock reduction. This one will improve over the next 10 to 15 years, and is worth cellaring.
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Cablover1982 Likes this wine: 97 points
August 27, 2022 - Big powerful, intense wine that’s not even close to showing it’s best right now. With time, I’m sure it’s gonna reach its 98-100 scores. However in the 4th hour, its already showing a deep, dark, muscular and brooding personality. Almost Equal parts of Syrah and cab with 15% PV. Notes of crushed flowers, roasted dark fruits, graphite, minerality, tobacco, charred firewood and licorice are in abundance. Acidity gets sharp here and there. Just needs more Time. Loads of Chewy tannins with an awesome Lip-smacking finish!
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By James Suckling
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By Josh Raynolds
Paso Robles 2018 & 2017: Grace and Power (Dec 2020), 12/1/2020 (link)(L'Aventure Estate Cuvée Central Coast Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Tom Parker MW
9/6/2020 (link)(L'Aventure, Estate Cuvée Paso Robles Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Paso Robles: Looking at the 2018s, 9/1/2020 (link)(L'Aventure Estate Cuvee) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jane Anson
La Place September Releases 2020, 8/26/2020 (link)(L'Aventure, Estate Cuvée, Paso Robles, Willow Creek, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Central Coast: The 2017s and 2018s, 10/31/2019 (link)(L'Aventure Estate Cuvee) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer L'Aventure
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation Estate Cuvée
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Paso Robles Willow Creek District
- UPC Codes 669576040041, 829190100853, 829190162943
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 83 (3%)
- In Cellars 2,056 (86%)
- Consumed 255 (11%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
93% Like It 15 votes
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- ProducerL'Aventure
- VarietyRed Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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