L'AVENTURE OPTIMUS PASO ROBLES WILLOW CREEK DISTRICT 2020 New Zealand flowing texture and good persistence

flowing texture and good persistence

Six sites across the Kumeu area — clay-rich soils in a maritime-moderated corner of west Auckland — supply the fruit for this Estate Chardonnay

Perfect for wine lovers

brown marl midslope

full-bodied palate with creamy texture and a licorice-tinged finish

L'AVENTURE OPTIMUS PASO ROBLES WILLOW CREEK DISTRICT 2020 New Zealand flowing texture and good persistencePioneering the maritime influenced hills of Paso Robles' prestigious Willow Creek District, L'Aventure's 20th Anniversary Optimus showcases Stephan Asseo's maverick vision that began when this Bordeaux trained artisan discovered his ideal terroir in 1996. These limestone rich, siliceous and calcareous shale soilsformed from ancient marine deposits over millions of yearsforce vines to develop deep root systems and produce small, concentrated berries