L'Aventure

Optimus Estate Paso Robles Red Blend

9.352 ratings
9.34 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
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
Jeff Lander

Always consistently great.

Always consistently great.

Oct 24th, 2015
Jason Keefer

Almost cologne on the nose, so fragrant. Dense bramble berries, tobacco, leather, Chinese 5 spice. Great blend is Syrah, cab, and petit Verdot!

Almost cologne on the nose, so fragrant. Dense bramble berries, tobacco, leather, Chinese 5 spice. Great blend is Syrah, cab, and petit Verdot!

Feb 19th, 2022
Mono Head

This is the L’Aventure 2012 Optimus Estate (stephan vineyard). This wine definitely surprised me. I bought this at the winery several years back. I liked it then but I love it now. I decanted it out of the bottle just for a little bit. Maybe another 40 mins in the glass. Right off the bat reminds me of Pride. A good pride. It’s a good blend of dark rich wine and fruit. Really smooth. There is a dark fruit or veggie that I can’t Identify.

This is the L’Aventure 2012 Optimus Estate (stephan vineyard). This wine definitely surprised me. I bought this at the winery several years back. I liked it then but I love it now. I decanted it out of the bottle just for a little bit. Maybe another 40 mins in the glass. Right off the bat reminds me of Pride. A good pride. It’s a good blend of dark rich wine and fruit. Really smooth. There is a dark fruit or veggie that I can’t Identify.

Feb 10th, 2019
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Jun 9th, 2017
Sam
9.2

Mild tannins, medium body, dark berries. Mild acidity.

Mild tannins, medium body, dark berries. Mild acidity.

Dec 26th, 2016
Mike Stanford

Another solid Rhone blend from Paso

Another solid Rhone blend from Paso

Jan 9th, 2016
Peyton Maynard-Koran

One of my favorite wines... Ever

One of my favorite wines... Ever

Dec 30th, 2015
Danny Carter

Nice tannins but short finish...less than anticipated

Nice tannins but short finish...less than anticipated

Dec 24th, 2015