2010 L'Aventure Optimus
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(55% syrah, 27% cabernet sauvignon and 18% petit verdot; 15.8% alcohol): Inky purple. Ripe dark berry and cherry aromas are complicated by musky underbrush and anise. Round, juicy blackberry and cassis flavors stain the palate, with juicy acidity providing verve. Becomes spicier and more vibrant on the gently tannic finish, with the dark berry and anise notes repeating.
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Deep purple and glass staining, the 2010 L'Aventure Optimus, a blend of 55% Syrah, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 18% Petite Verdot, is a perfumed, lavishly fruited effort that gives up notions of black currants, lead pencil, mint, tobacco, and violets to go with a full-bodied, soft, supple, and open knit palate feel. The purity here is exceptional, and the texture is pure silk; it is ready to go now, and should shine for 8-10 years. While some of the other cuvees shows a tad more depth, this is certainly the value play of the lineup and has loads of class.
About the producer
L’Aventure is one of the leading wine estates in Paso Robles, California. It was founded by Stephan Asseo and his wife Beatrice who left their native France in 1997 in search of a place to make wine without the restrictions of France’s appellation system.