L'Aventure, Estate Cuvee Vintage:2011 if the wine and I

if the wine and I both had more time together

lingering and mildly rustic finish where the only fault is a hint of warmth

the vine ages run from 18 to 75+ years of age)

The ripeness carries over to the supporting structural elements as well as the mid-palate that is both concentrated and velvety

Best from 2020 through 2030

L'Aventure, Estate Cuvee Vintage:2011 if the wine and IGlass staining ruby. Assertively perfumed aromas of dark berry preserves, Asian spices and candied rose develop a vibrant mineral quality in the glass. Spicy and sharply focused on the palate, offering concentrated red and black currant, cherry and floral pastille flavors of outstanding clarity and power. Closes sappy, spicy and extremely long, with velvety tannins adding shape and gentle grip. Josh Raynolds