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Optimus Estate Paso Robles Red Blend

9.36 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
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
Jean-Philip Journeault

2008

Jul 27th, 2019
Andrew Jones

Very well done, new world syrah

Very well done, new world syrah

Jun 17th, 2018
Dennis deFarcy

This wine lives up to it's name! Will open the next 2008 after it's 10 year mark.

This wine lives up to it's name! Will open the next 2008 after it's 10 year mark.

Dec 6th, 2014
Victor Hsu

Victor had this 10 years ago

Victor had this 10 years ago

Dec 15th, 2014
Esmond Lee

Esmond had this 12 years ago

Esmond had this 12 years ago

Feb 9th, 2013