2002 L'Aventure Syrah
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(mostly from purchased fruit) Deep medium ruby. Superripe aromas of black cherry, coffee, mocha and chocolate; slightly reduced and a bit roasted. Supersweet but quite closed, even a bit brutal, today, with strong acids keeping the dark chocolate flavors under wraps. A rather zin-like syrah, finishing with huge, youthfully tough tannins. Roasted but not pruney. In an awkward stage today.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(15. 2% alcohol) Deep ruby. Roasted black cherry, blackberry and game on the port-like nose. Rich, gamey and roasted syrah that's ultimately rather dry, with woodsy and nut skin flavors. Fat and sweet but could use more freshness. Finishes with dusty tannins.
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.