Optima

California Zinfandel and Petite Sirah with critical recognition from Wine Enthusiast.

Optima produces wines from California grapes, with a focus on bold red varieties. The winery's portfolio centers on Zinfandel—offered in both a standard bottling and an unfiltered expression—alongside Petite Sirah. Wine Enthusiast has rated these releases, with the Unfiltered Zinfandel reaching 90 points and the Petite Sirah at 89 points. The standard Zinfandel scored 88.5 points. These varietals reflect California's capacity for ripe, structured reds: Zinfandel brings dark fruit and spice, while Petite Sirah adds density and tannin. The unfiltered approach to one of the Zinfandels suggests a winemaking philosophy that preserves texture and complexity.