![]() Medium-to full-bodied, round and savory with creamy, juicy tannins. ![]() The creamy, satiny texture is framed by ne-grained tannins. James Suckling scored this 95 points saying "Lots of currant and floral notes on the nose. 2019 Opus One Red Wine, Napa Valley, USA (375ml) HALF BOTTLE 229.99 188.87 WINEMAKER NOTES: The Opus One 2019 has intense aromas of black plum, blueberry, black currant, and dried rose petals, accentuated by mineral undertones. Medium-bodied, the palate has a lively skip in its step, featuring bags of juicy raspberry and cassis-laced fruit and a refreshing line, supported by ripe, plush tannins, finishing long and graceful." Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it slowly grows on the nose, revealing compelling notes of baked black cherries, mulberries, black raspberries, warm cassis and blackberry pie with nuances of spice cake, yeast extract, tapenade, licorice and dusty soil with a waft of wild sage. The 2017 Opus One, bottled in July 2019, is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4.5% Merlot and 1% Malbec. Blend: 77 Cabernet Sauvignon, 8 Merlot, 8 Petit Verdot. The Wine Advocate scored this 95 points saying "Opus One had picked 91% of their fruit before the fires started in 2017, and only two lots were eliminated from consideration. Winemaker Notes The 2016 Opus One is remarkably elegant and bright offering. Harvest spread out over September 5 to October 8, just before the fires, by which time they had less than 10% of the fruit still out on the vines. 2018 Opus One Red Bordeaux Blend USA > California > Napa Valley Auction price: Register or sign-in to see quarterly averages or visit the Wine Market Journal Drink between: 2024 - 2051 ( Add My Dates) Other Vintages (45) From This Producer Tasting Notes (30) Pro Reviews (8) Wine Definition Community Tasting Notes (27) Avg Score: 93. 5% Merlot and 1% Malbec complete the blend. 54% native yeast, as part of their native yeast project. 20 days maceration - around half what it would have been a decade ago. Opus One Napa Valley Red 2018 375ml The Opus One 2018 offers profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry. It continues to be one of the most expensive Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines produced in Napa Valley. ![]() As the wine stays in the glass the floral aromatics begin to bloom up. It was the first premium California wine sold in Europe. ![]() Beautiful grip, creamy texture with a strikingly powerful tannic frame. Has the hallmarks of a nice Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Definitely enjoyable, and there are just so many other wines that are as-good or better for so much less money. EXTREMLY LIMITED!!!ĭecanter Magazine scored this 96 points saying "A fist of late summer cherries, raspberry and bilberry fruits set out their stall, all with the juicy character that confirms, even in a hot vintage like 2017, Opus can deliver balance and sculpted elegance. BottleScholar Likes this wine: 91 Points. This 2016 is another extraordinary Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. The joint venture that started it all was between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Half Bottle 375ml The joint venture that started it all between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. About Opus One 2019 Napa Valley, Half Bottle, 375 ml. ![]()
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