Paso Robles

Paso Robles Willow Creek District

Syrah

Cabernet Sauvignon

Petit Verdot

When moving from France, Stephan envisioned a "crazy blend" of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The Optimus is the introduction to our lineup, it is more approachable yet still represents what we do in Paso Robles

OPTIMUS

Petit Syrah

United States

California

L'Aventure Winery

ESTATE CUVÉE

FOR HER

SIBLING

INSPIRACÍON

ESTATE ROSÉ

CÔTE À CÔTE

CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE

CHLOÉ

ESTATE CUVÉE BLANC

LES DEMOISELLES

Stephan Asseo, owner and winemaker at L'Aventure Winery, began making wine in 1982, following his education at L'Ecole Oenologique de Macon, Burgundy, France. In that same year, Stephan established Domaine de Courteillac in Bordeaux. He and his family later purchased Chateau Fleur Cardinal and Chateau Robin in the Cotes de Castillion, Bordeaux. Over the next 15 years, Stephan developed into an artisan winemaker of fastidious craftsmanship and gained a reputation as a maverick vigneron. However, his true desire was to be more innovative than AOC law would allow. In 1996, this led him, his wife, Beatrice and his three children, including his daughter Chloé on a quest for a great terroir, where he could pursue his ideal as a winemaker. After searching for over a year among the world's great wine fields, ranging from South Africa to Lebanon, Argentina to Napa, they found Paso Robles. Stephan and Beatrice immediately "fell in love" with the unique terroir of west side Paso Robles. The rolling topography of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, the deep calcareous soils, and the maritime influences of the renowned Templeton Gap all combine to produce a world class wine country, with the potential to craft some of the world's greatest blends. It is here, in Paso Robles, that Stephan and his family began their adventure, "L'Aventure" in 1998. 

The spirit of L'Aventure is most evident in Stephan's "Paso Blends", such as Optimus and Estate Cuvée. Both wines are Syrah/ Cabernet Sauvignon/ Petit Verdot blends. In these wines, as well as in our Rhône blend Côte à Côte, the blending of premium varietals increases the authenticity, complexity, and balance of the wines. In this adventurous spirit, we find the future of Paso Robles wines... great, balanced red blends.

Graciano

Grenache

Grenache Blanc

Monastrell

Mourvèdre

Roussanne

Viognier

Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

This wine is considered to be our flagship wine and the whole reason why Stephan Asseo left Bordeaux. To make a high-end "crazy blend" of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Only the best fruit from our estate goes into the Estate Cuvee. 

Syrah Blend

Named after Stephan's wife, Beatrice, this club-only wine is a co-fermentation of Syrah, Graciano and Viognier. 

Grenache-Syrah Blend

Grenache-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Red Blend

Rosé

A Provence style Rose, with a nice acidity and freshness. 

Our representation of the Rhone region, more importantly, when the vintage allows it, is is our wink to Chateau-Neuf-Du-Pape (Grenache driven blend). It is a seductive and pleasurable wine. 

A club only wine that is produced only when we have enough of our top Cabernet Sauvignon. The blend is never 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it usually includes a small percentage of Petit Verdot.

Named after Stephan's daughter, this club only wine is a co-fermentation of Syrah and Grenache. Very small production. 

Roussanne Blend

White

Mourvèdre Blend

Paso Robles

L'Aventure Winery

California

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Paso Robles Willow Creek District

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