2020 Estate Cuvée, L'Aventure, Paso Robles

2020 Estate Cuvée, L'Aventure, Paso Robles

Critic score
97/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Paso Robles, San Louis Obispo County, California, USA
  • Grape
    45% Shiraz/Syrah
    40% Cabernet Sauvignon
    15% Petit Verdot
  • Maturity
    Young 2025 - 2046info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    15.5%

Tasting notes

The 2020s in general are terrific at this estate, and the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is another beauty. Including 5% Petit Verdot, it’s a structured, concentrated, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with plenty of pure cassis and graphite aromatics, building structure, and a deep, layered, incredibly impressive style. It’s going to need bottle age.

Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com (September 2021)
(96—98)/100

Lastly, the 2020 Estate Cuvee is based on 45% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot, all of which is resting in around 85% new French oak. It has a deep purple hue as well as rock star notes of blackberries, ground pepper, chocolate, and chalky minerality. I love its texture, purity, and balance, and this is certainly another beautiful, classic wine from this talented team.

Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com (September 2021)
(96—98+)/100
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