![]() ![]() Dedicated to uncompromised quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come. Opus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. Very deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright. By combining the great winemaking traditions and innovations of both families, the founders’ singular goal was to create an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley. Opus One Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 375ml. Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. 2018 was cooler with a little bit more acidity." I like the intensity of the 2018s-2019 is a bit above it. 2018 is elegant, and that's not an excuse for being lighter. Comparing the 2018 vintage with 2019, winemaker Michael Silacci commented, "There’s a little more richness to 2019. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a lingering mineral note.ĩ8 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown ĭuring my recent visit to Opus One, I tasted five vintages of the "grand vin," including a barrel sample of the 2019, which will be published separately in a dedicated report. to create a single Bordeaux style blend based upon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Very deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. Opus One Winery is a winery in Oakville, California, United States. 80% wild yeast fermentation for the first time as of the 2018 vintage. The Story There’s no doubt that we are currently in Opus One’s Golden Age, and the 2018 is one of the most magnificent bottles of all time. ![]() 2010 Opus One, Napa Valley, USA (H/Bottle 375ml). Abundant in a sense but also reigned in making you want another glass straight away. Opus One is a blend of 95 Cabernet Sauvignon and 5 Merlot and is aged for 18 months in French barrels. Layered and nuanced, the texture is striking, elegant and precise with juice that his the side of the mouth supported by oak spice that gently frames the overall feeling giving balance. Dark chocolate, coffee, blueberries and pomegranate combine to give a seductive nose and follow through on the palate with an immediate burst of juicy acidity and plush tannins. 99 points Power and concentration from the start but with a lovely vein of cool blue fruits and an invigoratingly fresh core. So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. Opus One from Nappa Valley is one of the very best vintages and can be compared to a top. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemon grass highlight the dark fruit. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. ![]()
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