2018 L'Aventure The Sibling
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Tasting notes
The 2018 Sibling is more finesse-driven and elegant compared to the Optimus and is a more Grenache-dominated blend. Plenty of red and black fruits spice, violets, and floral notes all emerge from this seamless, full-bodied effort that just glides across the palate with an ethereal texture. As with the Optimus, it's going to drink beautifully in its youth yet also age gracefully given its balance. I certainly blew the call on some of the Bordeaux blends from l’Aventure last year, and their Estate Cuvée and Côte a Côte are much better wines than my barrel reviews suggested.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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.