2020 L'Aventure Optimus

A robust Syrah/Cabernet blend from L'Aventure, showcasing cured meats, herbs, and cherries with a long, flavorful finish.

Producer

L'Aventure

Region

Paso Robles, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Syrah / Shiraz

Varietal Composition

58% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot

Specifications

2020

Vintage

2035

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Estate harvested grapes aged in French oak barrels (65% new) for 14 months. Bottled unfiltered and unfined

Occasional wine note

This is a meaty wine on many levels. A Syrah / Cabernet blend that features aromas of cured meats, herbs, and cherries is met with all of these flavors filling your palate all the way through its long finish. Another brilliant creation from the winemakers at L'Aventure.

What experts say about this wine

100

Wine Advocate

A blend of 58% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Optimus has a deep ruby color and a deep core of red and black cherries, chargrill, thyme, charcuterie and desiccated violet. The full-bodied palate is light on its feet with juicy acidity and approachable grainy tannins, and it has a long, layered finish. Best After 2023.

100

James Suckling

Grilled meat, bacon fat, tobacco and olives to the nose that follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with rich, creamy tannins.

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