| Producer | L'Aventure |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Paso Robles AVA, Willow Creek District |
| Varietal | Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | U1010040 |
| Size | 750ml |
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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 dus,t 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. —E.B.
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.
The 2021 Optimus (55% Syrah, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 18% Petit Verdot) 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.
