The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is no match for either the 2005 and 2004 produced by Stephan Asseo. It is more tannic, backward, and restrained, but also very concentrated, with huge structure. In that sense, the wine behaves more like a St.-Estephe than a California Cabernet. It possesses abundant quantities of earth and black fruit characteristics, but it requires 4-5 years of cellaring, and should keep for two decades. Transplanted Frenchman, Stephan Asseo (from St.-Emilion), has found a home as well as some great terroirs in the limestone soils of Paso Robles (all his vineyards are situated on the western side of Highway 101). Asseo continues to go from strength to strength, producing a fabulous portfolio of wines that makes L-Aventure one of the bright, shining reference points for the region. This is one of the California Central Coast superstars, and the wines are worth every cent. Tel. (805) 227-1588; Fax (805) 227-6988