Optu Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-braised lamb shanks, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The Optu Red Blend represents the pinnacle of Charlie Hoppes' winemaking philosophy on Red Mountain, Washington's smallest and most distinctive appellation. Named to signify the 'optimal' selection of Bordeaux varietals from the estate's favored vineyard blocks, this flagship cuvée tells the story of a unique terroir shaped by cataclysmic prehistoric floods and intense, sun-drenched summer days. The wine is defined by Red Mountain's signature characteristics: powerful, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and an intense concentration of dark fruit. Crafted using traditional fermentation and aged primarily in French oak barrels, the Optu Red showcases a seamless harmony of structure and elegance, capturing the rugged beauty and refined potential of Washington State's premier growing region.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2000 by veteran Washington winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is an artisanal winery dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroir of the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. True to the Latin meaning of its name—faithfulness—the estate adheres to a philosophy of unwavering fidelity to grape varietal and vineyard character. Sourcing fruit from premier sites such as Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval, and the Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, the winery utilizes precise small-lot fermentation and focused oak aging. Fidelitas is celebrated for its powerful, structured, and age-worthy Bordeaux-style reds, most notably its acclaimed single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec, and signature Optu Red blend.