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

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

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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