Reviews & Ratings

2020 L'Aventure Red Blends or Varietals "Optimus"

Winery: L'Aventure

Vintage: 2020

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Optimus"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 58% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon & 11% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willow Creek District

State or country: CA

Price: $62

Cases produced: 1,900

KWG Score: 95.1 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)

Review date: October 2, 2023

Wine Review: This midnight purple colored Syrah based blend from L'Aventure opens with a black raspberry and green olive bouquet with hints of wet stone and blueberry. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, concentrated and slightly viscous. The flavor profile is a tasty boysenberry and graphite blend with notes of black tea, black licorice, and plum. I also detected some hints of blueberry, cured meat, and black pepper. The finish is dry, and its dusty tannins are very nicely extended. I would pair this Syrah based blend with classic duck a l'orange. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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