Bordeaux Superieur

Empire Wine Best ValueWine Spectator 90"Ripe and dense, but fresh, with silky-textured plum, blackberry and blueberry fruit carried by sweet spice and maduro tobacco notes. The fleshy finish shows nice drive. Should open up more with brief cellaring. Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet

Robert Parker 88-89Empire Wine Best Value"This property used to be owned by Stephan Asseo, a former St.-Emilion resident now living in Paso Robles and making the wines of LAventure. The 2009, a blend of 70% Merlot and the rest the two Cabernets, exhibits an opaque ruby/purple color and an