L'Aventure

Optimus Estate Paso Robles Red Blend

9.248 ratings
9.56 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
Michael Kvasnicka

2010 vintage. That's nice. Meaty.

2010 vintage. That's nice. Meaty.

May 29th, 2015
Elizabeth Vianna

Winemaker Chimney Rock Winery

10

Beautiful, beautiful wine.

Beautiful, beautiful wine.

Sep 6th, 2014
Paul Weil

Earthy thick tannic structure, smooth and full of rich coffee and chocolate cherries.

Earthy thick tannic structure, smooth and full of rich coffee and chocolate cherries.

Aug 25th, 2014
Brian Nickerson

Syrah, Cab and Petite Verdot. Delightful.

Syrah, Cab and Petite Verdot. Delightful.

Oct 23rd, 2016
Michael Adelman

Dense inky purple in color... Earth and cocoa with bold red fruit. Tannins are extremely soft. Still a baby!!! Made up for the night!!

Dense inky purple in color... Earth and cocoa with bold red fruit. Tannins are extremely soft. Still a baby!!! Made up for the night!!

May 30th, 2016
Chris Nowakowski

Maybe too much age for my liking, or perhaps I didn't let it open up enough ...wish I had more 2010 so I could figure it out

Maybe too much age for my liking, or perhaps I didn't let it open up enough ...wish I had more 2010 so I could figure it out

Mar 31st, 2016
Brian Nickerson

Opened right after breakfast and first poured out of the decanter with dinner. Big and lovely.

Opened right after breakfast and first poured out of the decanter with dinner. Big and lovely.

Nov 6th, 2015
Dave Gorton

Almost jet black with very dark fruit. Jammy. Great blend from Paso Robles.

Almost jet black with very dark fruit. Jammy. Great blend from Paso Robles.

Apr 20th, 2014
Peter Heidt

As good as a bad year for Cain 5... Great value....

As good as a bad year for Cain 5... Great value....

Feb 5th, 2014
Ben Estes

Still fantastic the 2nd time around. I think we need to join L'Aventure's wine club!

Still fantastic the 2nd time around. I think we need to join L'Aventure's wine club!

Dec 26th, 2013