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2005
L'Aventure Optimus
(750ml)
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Producer: |
L'Aventure Winery
aventurewine.com
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| Appellation: |
Paso Robles - California - United States
(AVA)
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red
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| Varietal: |
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- Petit Verdot
- Zinfandel
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Excellent |
| Est. Price: |
$40.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
December 1, 2007
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paul
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90 points
"The 2005 Optimus, a combination of 51% Syrah, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot, is a dense ruby/purple-colored effort displaying sweet black currant fruit intermixed with notions of smoky oak, licorice, and flowers. Broodingly backward, although not unapproachable, it will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and should keep for 10-12 years."
Best 2009-2019
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rated:
September 30, 2008
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Robert Parker
erobertparker.com
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94 points
"The least expensive red wine is the Optimus cuvee. The 2005 Optimus (51% Syrah, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot) barely qualifies as a Rhone Ranger, but it offers classic chocolate, cassis, espresso, and subtle wood notes along with a dense ruby/purple hue, gorgeous concentration, and plenty of spice, cedar, and a Pauillac-like complexity and richness. This serious effort is more French than Californian. It should drink well for 6-10 years.
Transplanted Frenchman, Stephan Asseo (from St.-Emilion), has found a home as well as some great terroirs in the limestone soils of Paso Robles (all his vineyards are situated on the western side of Highway 101). Asseo continues to go from strength to strength, producing a fabulous portfolio of wines that makes L-Aventure one of the bright, shining reference points for the region. This is one of the California Central Coast superstars, and the wines are worth every cent.
Tel. (805) 227-1588; Fax (805) 227-6988"
Best 2008-2018
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