{"title":"Amphora-Aged Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eWines with documented maturation in amphorae or terracotta jars, including wines where these vessels were used for part of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laventure-cote-a-cote-paso-robles-willow-creek-district-2018","title":"L'Aventure Cote A Cote Paso Robles Willow Creek District 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL'Aventure Cote A Cote Paso Robles Willow Creek District 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Côte a Côte\" is a traditional Rhone Blend of 51% Grenache, 26% Mourvedre, and 23% Syrah. 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A highly perfumed, expansive bouquet evokes ripe red\/blue fruits, along with suggestions of licorice, mocha, pungent flowers and smoky minerals. Concentrated, palate-staining blueberry, cherry cola and candied lavender flavors are given spine and lift by a core of juicy acidity. The mineral and floral notes drive a strikingly persistent finish that leaves cherry liqueur and exotic spice notes behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The 2018 Côte a Côte is a blend of 51% Grenache, 26% Mourvèdre and 23% Syrah aged in 35% new French oak. It has a medium ruby color and bright aromas of cranberries, blackberries, dusty earth, tea leaves and licorice. 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