L'Aventure - For Her - Stephan Vineyards - Paso Robles 2017

Wine Advocate

95 / 100

le 10/02/2020

The 2017 For Her is a co-fermented blend of 54% Syrah, 32% Graciano and 14% Viognier. It has a medium to deep ruby color and is scented of blueberry jam, boysenberries, baked blackberries and pie spices with touches of mint leaves, blood orange, charcuterie, pepper, grapefruit peel and flowers. The medium to full-bodied, very silky palate spreads its wings to red, blue and black fruits with pretty floral and citrus accents, with powdery tannins and fantastic freshness to lift the long, layered finish. This is lovely!

Vinous

97 / 100

par Josh Raynolds le 04/02/2020

Glass-staining violet. Displays expansive aromas of blackberry and boysenberry, with exotic spice, candied violet and incense notes building in the glass. Sappy and energetic on the palate, offering densely packed, mineral-tinged black and blue fruit and cherry liqueur flavors and a peppery nuance that adds back-end spiciness. The floral notes comes back strong on an extremely long, focused and vibrant finish that features harmonious tannins and lingering mineral and spice flourishes.

Jeb DUNNUCK

99 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 31/10/2019

The 2017 For Her is a riper, sexier wine compared to the cool-climate style of the Chloe cuvée and offers a rocking bouquet of exotic, black and blue fruits, ground pepper, melted licorice, and candied orange peeL It's rich, full-bodied, loaded with fruit and texture, and is impeccably bal-anced. The purity of fruit is just about off the charts and this beauty is easlly up with the crème de la crème in the vintage. Based on 54% Syrah, 32% Graciano, and a whopping 14% Viognier, all co-fermented and aged 14 months in 40% new French oak, it's pure Paso Robles magic and will keep for 10-15 years. Unfortunately, there are only 250 cases produced.

Jeb DUNNUCK

96-99 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 29/11/2018

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

par William Kelley le 31/05/2018

A blend of 54% Syrah, 32% Graciano and 14% Viognier, the 2017 For Her is floral and exotic, with a round but bright palate that reveals no hard edges, concluding with a fragrant, perfumed finish. It's a promising wine and, as it was in 2016, one of my favorites.