Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured; enjoyed over three days. Pretty consistent throughout. The 2020 pours a ruby color with a near opaque core and magenta rim; medium+ viscosity with very light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of dark bramble fruit, black pepper, dry earth, dried herbs and soft, baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with a salt and pepper finish. Been a while since I had Optima’s Zinfandel. Drink now and through 2030. — a month ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.0

More interesting than the 2013 Beau Vigne. Cheap experiment — a year ago

Jay Kline

8.9

Year in, year out this is one of the more reliable values in California Cabernet. I think it’s sort of a second wine of Optima and I’m certain I’ve tried every vintage since 2001 because it rarely disappoints. I used to be able to swoop it for around $17 but it’s closer to $30 retail these days. Nevertheless, great QPR. Popped and poured; consumed over three days and best on Day 3. The 2017 pours deep ruby with an opaque core. The nose black currants, grilled kofta, purple flowers, baking spice and very light pyrazines…almost undetectable. On the palate, dark and red fruits, smoke and baking spice. Dry. Medium tannin; medium acid. Finish is medium…and savory. A totally respectable Tuesday night wine. — 3 years ago

Lenya Ehrmann

9.5

Light fruit, spicy dry — 25 days ago

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John Van Trijp

10

2nd Edition In optima forma. 40-45 Years old with a very active mousse.. what a Privilege to drink!! ❤️ — a year ago

Willem Booij

9.6

Wow! This is hedonism in optima forma😋 rich, aged, a wide range of aged flavours with almonds, honey and ripe stewed yellow fruit. On the palate round, lush and very attractive, the right signs of ageing but what a wine. Love it — a year ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 2018 | Quarts de Chaume is imo one of the greatest wines of France, with a lovely micro climate. Chenin Blanc in optima forma. Gold colour, botytris smell, awesome balance. Very vibrant, with good acidity under sweetness 🙏 Thank you Lord! — 4 months ago

Ivor

9.1

This is Bordeaux in classical optima forma. Blueberry, cassis, cedar, cigarbox, cloves, a bit greenish and pretty long finish. Nice match with venison pappardelle. — a year ago

Sagee Aran

8.9

From the Zichron area vineyards. 75% Chardonnay and 25% Margalit Blanc.
Beautiful color, mild nose, mild palate. Balanced. — 2 years ago

JKT

9.0

Excellent old Zin! Balanced and still a bit of ripe fruits and lots of tertiary notes of forest floor and earth. Think just a bit lower than Optima. — 4 years ago