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Optimus Estate Paso Robles Red Blend

9.3187 ratings
9.324 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Top Notes For
Diego Flores

Silky tannins, nice backbone from the Petit Verdot.

Silky tannins, nice backbone from the Petit Verdot.

3 people found it helpfulMay 12th, 2014
Christanna Honer

Bright 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, 2014
Dominik Breer

A 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, 2014
Colin Yates

Wine Buyer Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits

9.4

Extended decanting recommended. Paso wine? Certainly kills any paso I know.

Extended decanting recommended. Paso wine? Certainly kills any paso I know.

Feb 7th, 2016
Jeff Lander

Always consistently great.

Always consistently great.

Oct 24th, 2015
Martin Redmond

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.

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, 2015
Kim Colonna

Owner/Sommelier/Importer Petits Creux & Grands Crus

9.4

Very 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
Michael Kvasnicka

2010 vintage. That's nice. Meaty.

2010 vintage. That's nice. Meaty.

May 29th, 2015
Elizabeth Vianna

Winemaker Chimney Rock Winery

10

Beautiful, beautiful wine.

Beautiful, beautiful wine.

Sep 6th, 2014
Paul Weil

Earthy thick tannic structure, smooth and full of rich coffee and chocolate cherries.

Earthy thick tannic structure, smooth and full of rich coffee and chocolate cherries.

Aug 25th, 2014