2003 L'Aventure Optimus
Red Blend
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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Report 4: Syrah - CA, WA, and OR, 9/1/2006, (See more on i-WineReview.com...)
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By Richard Jennings
(L'Aventure Optimus) Opaque purple red violet color; tart black plum, berry, black fruit, charcoal nose; nice tart black fruit, tart berry, tar palate with depth, opening but still young yet; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
(L'Aventure Optimus) Opaque dark red violet color; charcoal, roasted plum and smoke nose; tasty, tart black fruit, charcoal, graphite and mineral palate with depth; medium-plus finish 93+ pts.
4/18/2009, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2003
- TypeRed
- ProducerL'Aventure
- VarietyRed Blend
- DesignationOptimus
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationPaso Robles
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code000000004404
8/4/2023 - 1964vintage wrote: 94 Points
It has aged very well. Vintage wine with tertiary notes as the foundation. Still has some fruit as well. If you like aged wines, give this one a try.
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10/4/2022 - Bill B. Likes this wine: 91 Points
I believe this was just the winery's 2nd or 3rd year of production. Still in great shape with tannins still present. Medium to full bodied with a pleasant nose of cherries and cigar box.
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4/26/2022 - Vascular46 wrote: 92 Points
Deep ruby color persists even though the wine is at the end of it's projected drinking Interval. Some blueberry notes on the nose with soft tannins on the mid palate. Still very enjoyable. Drunk over 2 nights and was still good on night two.
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2/19/2017 - dino_mike Likes this wine: 93 Points
Both fresh and complex at this age. Extremely balanced, lots of pencil lead and riverstone mineral mouthfeel but with rich berry fruit too. Long and smooth finish.
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1/22/2017 - David J Cooper wrote: 90 Points
Dark red and viscous. An incredibly intense nose, mostly because of the high alcohol. Coffee, herb, pepper, meat and broth. Delicious cassis , coffee and broth flavours and a spirity tannic finish.
Way too much of everything, a bit tiring but very interesting.
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