95 points Jane Anson (Decanter): "A classical Rhône blend, with an earthiness and unfussy power that gives character and impact. This is lightly spiced with fresh acidities from the hill breezes of the Santa Rosa mountains, sculpted and lifted with graphite and slate on the finish. Generous dried fruit character comes in as the wine opens in the glass, bringing in fig, cocoa bean and ripe berry fruits with saffron and rosemary spice. (Drink between 2022-2038. (8/26/20)"
95 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Dark, shimmering ruby. A highly perfumed, expansive bouquet evokes ripe red/blue fruits, along with suggestions of licorice, mocha, pungent flowers and smoky minerals. Concentrated, palate-staining blueberry, cherry cola and candied lavender flavors are given spine and lift by a core of juicy acidity. The mineral and floral notes drive a strikingly persistent finish that leaves cherry liqueur and exotic spice notes behind. Drink: 2023-2032. (Dec 2020)"
94 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Côte a Côte is a blend of 51% Grenache, 26% Mourvèdre and 23% Syrah aged in 35% new French oak. It has a medium ruby color and bright aromas of cranberries, blackberries, dusty earth, tea leaves and licorice. The medium-bodied palate has expansive, spicy, juicy fruits in a silky frame, and it finishes very long and layered. 900 cases produced. Drink: 2020-2030. (Oct 2020)"
Product SKU | 341020 |
Producer | L'Aventure (Stephan Vyds) |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
SubRegion | Central Coast |
Appellation | Paso Robles |
Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
Vintage | 2018 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | 51% Grenache, 26% Mourvèdre and 23% Syrah |
ABV | 15.4% |
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