Optima

Optima

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Eric K
9.4

Full bodied with nice dry terroir finish — 7 days ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

2nd Edition In optima forma. 40-45 Years old with a very active mousse.. what a Privilege to drink!! ❤️ — 3 years ago

Jelle, Thijs and 19 others liked this

Optima

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

More interesting than the 2013 Beau Vigne. Cheap experiment — 3 years ago

Juan, Jen and 17 others liked this

Fitch Mountain Cellars

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Year in, year out this is one of the more reliable values in California Cabernet. I think it’s sort of a second wine of Optima and I’m certain I’ve tried every vintage since 2001 because it rarely disappoints. I used to be able to swoop it for around $17 but it’s closer to $30 retail these days. Nevertheless, great QPR. Popped and poured; consumed over three days and best on Day 3. The 2017 pours deep ruby with an opaque core. The nose black currants, grilled kofta, purple flowers, baking spice and very light pyrazines…almost undetectable. On the palate, dark and red fruits, smoke and baking spice. Dry. Medium tannin; medium acid. Finish is medium…and savory. A totally respectable Tuesday night wine. — 4 years ago

Peter, Josh and 10 others liked this

Optima

Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2021

Respectable indeed — 8 months ago

Jay liked this

Domaine des Forges

Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru Chenin Blanc

Vintage 2018 | Quarts de Chaume is imo one of the greatest wines of France, with a lovely micro climate. Chenin Blanc in optima forma. Gold colour, botytris smell, awesome balance. Very vibrant, with good acidity under sweetness 🙏 Thank you Lord! — 2 years ago

Peter, Lyle and 21 others liked this

M. Chapoutier

De l'Orée Ermitage Blanc Marsanne 2004

Wow! This is hedonism in optima forma😋 rich, aged, a wide range of aged flavours with almonds, honey and ripe stewed yellow fruit. On the palate round, lush and very attractive, the right signs of ageing but what a wine. Love it — 3 years ago

Martijn, Jeroen and 6 others liked this

Château Sociando-Mallet

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

This is Bordeaux in classical optima forma. Blueberry, cassis, cedar, cigarbox, cloves, a bit greenish and pretty long finish. Nice match with venison pappardelle. — 3 years ago

Peter, Chris and 4 others liked this

Margalit

Optima Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

From the Zichron area vineyards. 75% Chardonnay and 25% Margalit Blanc.
Beautiful color, mild nose, mild palate. Balanced.
— 4 years ago

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