L'Aventure
Optimus Estate Willow Creek District Red Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Huge.... Powerful. Will be better day 3. And needs like 5 years to mellow.
Huge.... Powerful. Will be better day 3. And needs like 5 years to mellow.
Jul 3rd, 2019
One of my favorite producers in Paso, a French born wine maker living in CA for more than 30 years.
One of my favorite producers in Paso, a French born wine maker living in CA for more than 30 years.
Jan 19th, 2019Fairly closed, needs quite a bit of time but you are rewarded for your patience. Syrah, Cab, Petit Verdot
Fairly closed, needs quite a bit of time but you are rewarded for your patience. Syrah, Cab, Petit Verdot
Dec 24th, 2018
Fantastic wine and winery - they make some amazing blends - smile won’t hurt you so smile smile smile
Fantastic wine and winery - they make some amazing blends - smile won’t hurt you so smile smile smile
May 26th, 2018
42% Syrah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot. Fairly deep- I recommend decanting or waiting. Certainly a nice combination of flavors, and while fairly ripe, the fruit is not overpowering by any means.
42% Syrah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot. Fairly deep- I recommend decanting or waiting. Certainly a nice combination of flavors, and while fairly ripe, the fruit is not overpowering by any means.
Jul 19th, 2017
How do you not love the wines of a crazy Frenchman who traveled the world to find best terrior to blend the varietals he wanted to grow, only to settle in Paso Robles. Here we have his masterful and unusual blend of syrah, cab and petit verdot. The nose is rustic, olives, leather, blackberry, tree bark, morning dew. The wine is light and silky, but rich and voluptuous, the syrah pepper sneaks up on you, lively acids that are just balanced by the fruity cab, and then you realize cab and syrah are fascinating together. And of course it all makes sense, Paso is one of the only wine growing regions in the world where you can actually grow both. Nice job, you crazy Frenchman, this wine is a win and I'm glad I'm in your club.
How do you not love the wines of a crazy Frenchman who traveled the world to find best terrior to blend the varietals he wanted to grow, only to settle in Paso Robles. Here we have his masterful and unusual blend of syrah, cab and petit verdot. The nose is rustic, olives, leather, blackberry, tree bark, morning dew. The wine is light and silky, but rich and voluptuous, the syrah pepper sneaks up on you, lively acids that are just balanced by the fruity cab, and then you realize cab and syrah are fascinating together. And of course it all makes sense, Paso is one of the only wine growing regions in the world where you can actually grow both. Nice job, you crazy Frenchman, this wine is a win and I'm glad I'm in your club.
3 people found it helpfulAug 25th, 2016
Love what these guys do. A combination of power and finesse.
Love what these guys do. A combination of power and finesse.
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2016
I really dig Stephan's wines. Optimus is a great value considering the quality and attention.
I really dig Stephan's wines. Optimus is a great value considering the quality and attention.
Apr 13th, 2017One of my favorite Paso blends. Thx Stephan! L'Aventure always delivers...
One of my favorite Paso blends. Thx Stephan! L'Aventure always delivers...
Mar 6th, 2017