L'Aventure, Estate Cuvee other_regions_italy Still a bit oaky

Still a bit oaky

Happily here there is no reduction present on the ultra-spicy and floral nose where soft wood frames the ripe aromas of various dark berries and plum scents

But I firmly feel that recent vintages from Errazuriz completely outshine the older ones and speaking at length with winemaker Francisco Baettig

brooding and reserved big-bodied flavors that are underpinned by firm but not aggressive tannins and excellent length

Theres fennel and licorice

L'Aventure, Estate Cuvee other_regions_italy Still a bit oakyGlass 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