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Optimus Estate Paso Robles Red Blend
Silky tannins, nice backbone from the Petit Verdot.
Silky tannins, nice backbone from the Petit Verdot.
3 people found it helpfulMay 12th, 2014Bright syrah character, a little meatiness and earthy character. Big gripping palate, sneakily high alcohol, can definitely develop w some age
Bright syrah character, a little meatiness and earthy character. Big gripping palate, sneakily high alcohol, can definitely develop w some age
1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2014A solid statement from the central coast. An upcoming star is rising
A solid statement from the central coast. An upcoming star is rising
1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2014Extended decanting recommended. Paso wine? Certainly kills any paso I know.
Extended decanting recommended. Paso wine? Certainly kills any paso I know.
Feb 7th, 2016Inky purple color with an exuberant perfume that brings to mind blackberry, kirsch, violets, graphite and a bit of smoked spice aromas. On the palate, it's full-bodied, and harmonious with lively acidity, supple well integrated tannins, and a silky texture. It shows enticing black cherry, blackberry , plum, cassis, dark roast coffee, bittersweet chocolate flavors, and an appealing minerality with a long satisfying finish. A flat out delicious blend of 48% cabernet sauvignon, 28% syrah and 24% petit verdot; 15.5% alcohol. First vintage from all estate fruit.
Inky purple color with an exuberant perfume that brings to mind blackberry, kirsch, violets, graphite and a bit of smoked spice aromas. On the palate, it's full-bodied, and harmonious with lively acidity, supple well integrated tannins, and a silky texture. It shows enticing black cherry, blackberry , plum, cassis, dark roast coffee, bittersweet chocolate flavors, and an appealing minerality with a long satisfying finish. A flat out delicious blend of 48% cabernet sauvignon, 28% syrah and 24% petit verdot; 15.5% alcohol. First vintage from all estate fruit.
Oct 14th, 2015Very powerful but lots of freshness that makes it easy to drink ..
Very powerful but lots of freshness that makes it easy to drink ..
Sep 26th, 2015