Silky tannins, nice backbone from the Petit Verdot.
Silky tannins, nice backbone from the Petit Verdot.
3 people found it helpfulMay 12th, 2014
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
Always consistently great.
Always consistently great.
Oct 24th, 2015
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
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
Mild tannins, medium body, dark berries. Mild acidity.
Mild tannins, medium body, dark berries. Mild acidity.
Dec 26th, 2016
Another solid Rhone blend from Paso
Another solid Rhone blend from Paso
Jan 9th, 2016
One of my favorite wines... Ever
One of my favorite wines... Ever
Dec 30th, 2015
Nice tannins but short finish...less than anticipated
Nice tannins but short finish...less than anticipated
Dec 24th, 2015
One of my favorite Paso Robles cabs. The 2012 just rocks. I can't keep my hands off it.
One of my favorite Paso Robles cabs. The 2012 just rocks. I can't keep my hands off it.
Jul 18th, 2015
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
