L'Aventure

Optimus Estate Paso Robles Red Blend

9.358 ratings
9.210 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
Eric Urbani

My favorite Paso winery. One of the OG Rhône Rangers coming over from France in the 1970s. This is his entry level wine and even it is sublime. 2011 vintage and still going strong. 50% Syrah, 33% Cab, 17% Petit Verdot. ABV 15.1%.

My favorite Paso winery. One of the OG Rhône Rangers coming over from France in the 1970s. This is his entry level wine and even it is sublime. 2011 vintage and still going strong. 50% Syrah, 33% Cab, 17% Petit Verdot. ABV 15.1%.

Dec 21st, 2024
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
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
Alexa Santry

Couldn’t tell if it was a Syrah or a Cab..turns out it’s a blend of both!

Couldn’t tell if it was a Syrah or a Cab..turns out it’s a blend of both!

May 12th, 2019
Phil Gurin

Beautifully aging and well balanced

Beautifully aging and well balanced

Mar 31st, 2018
Stephen Redenbaugh

Perfect Christmas Eve accompaniment to medium rare beef tenderloin. Dark, rich smoky goodness with depth and weight enough to cut through the beef and port reduction gravy. Been following and buying Stephan’s wines for 20 years and never once been disappointed. The blend of mostly cab and Syrah brings out the best of both grapes.

Perfect Christmas Eve accompaniment to medium rare beef tenderloin. Dark, rich smoky goodness with depth and weight enough to cut through the beef and port reduction gravy. Been following and buying Stephan’s wines for 20 years and never once been disappointed. The blend of mostly cab and Syrah brings out the best of both grapes.

Dec 25th, 2017
Rob Sternthal

QPR. One of my favorites. You can drink L'Aventure all day every day and be happy.

QPR. One of my favorites. You can drink L'Aventure all day every day and be happy.

Sep 3rd, 2016
Karyna Vargas

Highly recommended!!! 🍷

Highly recommended!!! 🍷

Feb 12th, 2016
Dave Gorton

Yeah, buddy. Silky tannin with some meaty, gamey notes.

Yeah, buddy. Silky tannin with some meaty, gamey notes.

Nov 21st, 2015
Eric Blackshear

Just fantastic!

Just fantastic!

Jan 21st, 2015