Silent Lot #123 – L’Aventure Winery
The Spirit of Adventure

Stephan Asseo, owner and winemaker at L’Aventure Winery, began making wine in 1982. 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 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, Stephan found Paso Robles. Stephan immediately “fell in love” with the unique terroir and began his adventure. The spirit of L’Aventure Winery is most evident in its “Paso Blends,” including tonight’s offering of six bottles of the 2007 Estate Cuvée, a blend of Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot. In this hard-to-find vintage, the blending of premium varietals increases the authenticity, complexity and balance to create a great bottle of red wine. Take this lot home and find out for yourself.

OPENING BID
$350

INCLUDES
Six 750ml Bottles

DONOR
L’Aventure Winery, Paso Robles, California