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Optimus Paso Robles Syrah Blend

9.313 ratings

9.73 pro ratings

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas

Top Notes For

10

Big and rich with loads of smoke and fire, cassis and pomegranate

Big and rich with loads of smoke and fire, cassis and pomegranate

Sep 20th, 2015

9.5

wow, paired great with the filet! It's great by itself! thanks LC!

wow, paired great with the filet! It's great by itself! thanks LC!

Sep 6th, 2015

9.6

amazing #pasorobles

amazing #pasorobles

Oct 14th, 2013

9.3

Opened it and let sit for 3 hours...tasting phenomenal...pretty big and bold. Smoked Strawberry nose with smooth front palate and silky high end Mercedes Benz type finish ...recommend opening the 2007 in the next 6-12 months

Opened it and let sit for 3 hours...tasting phenomenal...pretty big and bold. Smoked Strawberry nose with smooth front palate and silky high end Mercedes Benz type finish ...recommend opening the 2007 in the next 6-12 months

Nov 4th, 2017

9.3

Dates, menthol, mesquite black cherry currant, oak carries the mouthfeel and matches with youthful tannins despite more mature secondary fruit preserve flavors

Dates, menthol, mesquite black cherry currant, oak carries the mouthfeel and matches with youthful tannins despite more mature secondary fruit preserve flavors

Jan 30th, 2017

8.9

Big

Big

Jul 16th, 2016

Kevin Fitzpatrick

9.0

Huge alcohol masked by great fruit. Amazingly balanced monster.

Huge alcohol masked by great fruit. Amazingly balanced monster.

Feb 3rd, 2016

8.8

2007 Optimus. Silky & soft on the palate.

2007 Optimus. Silky & soft on the palate.

Jun 6th, 2015

9.5

Bold and racy, lots of tannins, great with a big juicy steak!

Bold and racy, lots of tannins, great with a big juicy steak!

Mar 9th, 2014

9.2

Katie had this 5 years ago

Katie had this 5 years ago

Sep 15th, 2019