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L'Aventure Optimus Paso Robles Syrah Blend 2014
L'Aventure is one of the hottest wineries on the up-and-coming Westside of Paso Robles wine region. A beautiful blend of Cabernet/Syrah blend, the Optimus is a big, delicious red. 94 points Robert Parker: "Tasted from barrel, the 2014 Optimus shows more red fruit than the '13, with lots of black raspberries, dried flowers and violet characteristics present in its full-bodied, rich, expansive and mouth-filling profile. It has surprising complexity as well as a great mid-palate, so I suspect it will shine on release." The Optimus is a blend of 53% Syrah, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot that entices with a tangy cherry, chocolate and mineral-inflected bouquet. The palate is redolent of mixed berry pie, with peppery spice and a dose of saddle leather. But this isn't a total fruit bomb, there's plenty of acidity to keep it fresh, and subtle tannins.
Ratings on Delectable
Mark Blatty 
Love what these guys do. A combination of power and finesse.
Love what these guys do. A combination of power and finesse.
9.5
Kevin Ortzman
Went well with a Tomahawk steak. Gamey, fleshy with fruit forward red currants.
Went well with a Tomahawk steak. Gamey, fleshy with fruit forward red currants.
9.0Kevin Ortzman
Not a bad Cali trying to be a northern Rhone. Big currant on both palate and nose
Not a bad Cali trying to be a northern Rhone. Big currant on both palate and nose
8.9
Andrew Steffensmeier
42% Syrah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot. Fairly deep- I recommend decanting or waiting. Certainly a nice combination of flavors, and while fairly ripe, the fruit is not overpowering by any means.
42% Syrah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot. Fairly deep- I recommend decanting or waiting. Certainly a nice combination of flavors, and while fairly ripe, the fruit is not overpowering by any means.
9.2
Rob Mayes
Tremendously acidic. Go for a long decant. Much more palatable the next day.
Tremendously acidic. Go for a long decant. Much more palatable the next day.
9.0
daiichiaroman
The powerfulness of California and the elegance of France are fusion blend
The powerfulness of California and the elegance of France are fusion blend
8.9Chris Nowakowski
Tasted like Zin to start, heavy raisin. Opened up after 30 minutes or so and was very enjoyable.
Tasted like Zin to start, heavy raisin. Opened up after 30 minutes or so and was very enjoyable.
9.2
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