![]() Love the juiciness of this, right off the bat, rich deep black cherry rippling with menthol and eucalyptus notes, and these beautiful floral aromatics that Opus gets in the best years. ![]() Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the palate delivers layer upon layer of opulent stewed black fruit with amazing tension and firm, ripe, fine-grained tannins, finishing long with a whole array of exotic spices coming through. Needs at least three to five years to come together.ĩ8 Points – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocateĭeep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Opus One bursts from the glass with ripe blueberries, black cherry jam and crème de cassis with hints of violets, dark chocolate, cedar chest and cardamom, plus a touch of charcoal. Full-bodied yet linear and very refined with a very persistent finish. Harmonious and lively, the flavors linger to create an enduring finish with touches of dark chocolate and espresso.įantastic aromas that are complex and complete with blackcurrants, blueberries and herbs, such as basil and bay leaf. Juicy flavors of black cherry, blackberry and cassis flood the palate and creamy, fine-grained tannins deliver a delightfully round structure. The initial bouquet is augmented by more nuanced notes of sage, rosemary, and black olive. The 2016 Opus One is remarkably elegant and bright offering sumptuous aromas of fresh red and blue fruit, baking spices and vanilla, and a delicate fragrance of spring florals. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. When modern techniques benefit the winegrowing process, they are researched, evaluated and integrated into practiceħ7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. Guided by the vision of our founders, winemaker Michael Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the Opus One wine is bottled and held an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage. The facial profile of the two founders is visible on their iconic label. Producing luxury wines from its Napa Valley vineyards, the partnership made its first vintage in 1979 and has made wine at Opus One since 1991. We’re thrilled to have earned the opportunity to bring this singular wine to your cellar.Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi. After spending 17 months in new French oak and a year in bottle, it’s one of the premier editions the winery has produced in the 40+ years since the Bedroom Summit. ![]() ![]() The 2018 vintage contains all five Bordeaux varieties, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (84%). From vineyard to tank, the journey rarely takes more than 12 hours. At harvest, the fruit goes directly into the immaculate winery. Opus One grows on four celebrated vineyard plots in the choicest section of Oakville: the Ballestra and River Parcels, which flank the winery itself, and To Kalon North and South, located across Highway 29. The wine is broad and beautifully balanced, with chewy tannins that will help it age for decades. Showing a brooding shade of purple, it’s got powerful and forward aromas of black currant, blueberry, violets, cocoa powder, dried herbs, licorice, and cinnamon rising from the glass. It only takes one sip to realize that this wine is something special. Wine Advocate gave it 98-matching bottles from the legendary 20 seasons-calling it “a triumph.” ![]() Grown in one of the top vintages of the past decade, the wine earned a near-perfect 99-point score from James Suckling and. There’s no doubt that we are currently in Opus One’s Golden Age, and with the 2018 winemaker Michael Silacci has given us one of the finest bottles of all time. ![]()
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