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L'Aventure Optimus

4 vintages · 14 notes · L'Aventure · Central Coast · Paso Robles Willow Creek District

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2015 1 note Super young and wrapped up, with primary notes of black raspberry, tart blackberry, brush, herbs, and some pumice. Mid-palate was thin and linear,… 2014 2 notes Similar to my previous note. This needed about two hours to open up and be...well...less stubborn and boring. It kinda reminded me of a pouty little… 2013 10 notes Unfortunately I am growing more and more bored on this wine. I popped it along with a number of other FAR superior wines. The Club QPR of the Optimus… 2012 1 note As others have mentioned, the Optimus is clearly not in the same league as the Estate Cuvée, but at only $45, the Optimus delivers way above its…