2009 L'Aventure Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

Community Tasting Notes (23) Avg Score: 91.1 points

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  5/29/2022 - t0pshelf Likes this wine:

  This is a beast. A bit over the top. Not sure why so many reviews say "smooth tannins" because the tannins here are anything but. In fact while this is a lovely wine I'd say the tannins are on the harsh side (unusual for a Paso cab). But LOTS going on, plenty to like about this wine. Just make sure you pair it with something pretty damn substantial.

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  8/15/2020 - RedFilth Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Clear, inky purple core with a Ruby rim and stains the glass. Clean medium intense aromas of black fruits primarily blackcurrant. Dry, medium acid, medium + soft tannins with high alcohol and full bodied. Pronounced cassis on the palate, notes of licorice and silky texture which cloaks the mouth and a long finish. Drink now or hold.

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  5/19/2020 - LW31 wrote:

  Ripe, bold Cali cab. There is some structure and freshness here though. Definitely wine gets a bit heady after a glass+. Suits the first grilled ribeye of the spring/summer.

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  7/25/2018 - dsimmons Likes this wine: 93 Points

  My only bottle of this beauty. Drank with grilled tenderloin. Dark fruit, earth, licorice. Delicious. Drink or hold.

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  2/16/2018 - jimineff wrote: 82 Points

  For years, this wine has been very tight and overly tannic. Then it opened up and shone. Now, 10 minutes after opening, tannins are almost all that is left. Fruit is diminished, acid OK. Should have drunk it 4 years ago. Will finish bottle to see what it does after a few hours in air.

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