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L'Aventure "Optimus" Willow Creek District Paso Robles Proprietary Red 2021

$67.99

WA

95

JS

95

JD

93+

Red Wine

Varietal: Red Blend

Vintage: 2021

Size: 750 ML

Country/State: California

Region: Central Coast

Sub-Region: Paso Robles

Location Availability:

Location Availability:

WA

95

JS

95

JD

93+

Red Wine

Varietal: Red Blend

Vintage: 2021

Size: 750 ML

Country/State: California

Region: Central Coast

Sub-Region: Paso Robles

What Critics Think

Wine Advocate : 95 Points

(12/29/2023) The 2021 Optimus is an elegant, polished blend of 55% Syrah, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Petit Verdot. It takes plenty of air to reveal maraschino cherry, blueberry, leather, aniseed, gravel dust and garrigue aromas. The full-bodied palate offers expansive, spicy fruit framed by powdery tannins and focused acidity, and it has a long, latent finish. It will benefit from 3-5 years in bottle. Drink Date: 2025 - 2040.

James Suckling : 95 Points

(10/16/2023) Ripe blackberries, cassis and plum skins with blood orange, anisette and wet stones on offer. Full-bodied with compact, refined tannins and velvety texture. Generous and plentiful with a deep core of black fruit and a spiced, chocolatey finish. Really well made. A blend of 55% syrah, 27% cabernet sauvignon and 18% petit verdot. Drink or hold.

Jeb Dunnuck : 93+ Points

(8/30/2023) Moving to the 2021s from bottle and starting with the 2021 Optimus (55% Syrah, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 18% Petit Verdot), it sports a deeper plum/purple hue as well as rocking notes of blackberries, peppery herbs, candied violets, and subtle meaty, savory nuances. It's medium to full-bodied and has a round, layered, silky texture and outstanding length. It’s going to shine for 5-7 years, if not longer. Maturity: 2023 - 2030.

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