(95 Points) Two of the strongest wines ever made at Opus One, the 2007 has terrific black currant fruit, licorice, incense, and subtle smoke, an opulent, even voluptuous mouthfeel, dazzling purity and texture, and a skyscraper-like mouthfeel. Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 71%, Merlot 11%, Petit Verdot 9%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Malbec 1% Harvest began on September 22nd and ended on October 25th. The variable rain and low temperatures reduced the number and size of berries on each cluster and increased concentration of the fruit. In 2011, unseasonably late rainfall occurred during flowering in June and disrupted fruit set. This polished and age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a satiny finish and a slight grip of tannin at the close. Finish 40+ Excellent +Įxpressing aromas of bright red fruits and fresh bay leaf this vintage delivers flavors of fresh cherry with a touch of dark chocolate. A good amount of dried tobacco cigar box spice and a very lean and savory style, a baby Opus with that classic old world flair. Wine Watch Tasting Notes: This is a blend of usually 3 different vintages, This wine has a good amount of fresh earth, black currant and they are 100% Estate bottled they four different vineyard sites, two surrounding the winery and then they have To Kalon Vineyard that was sold to the partnership. It is a non-vintage wine, softer and rounder upon release. Overture is the second wine of Opus One, it is made from lots not used in the final Opus blend. This will always be beautiful to drink.” (1/2016) James SucklingĪ blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 2% Malbec. But will be even better in 2019 and beyond. Complex aftertaste of black fruits and citrus fruit. Full body, superb balance of ultra-fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Roses continue to exude opulence and class. Terrific aromas of crushed black currants, blueberries and flowers with hints of sweet tobacco. The Newest Release of California's Iconic Opus One the Outstanding 2013 vintage! Opus One is the best investment you could have made in wine the last 30 years! There is no other wine that has come on the scene the last 40 years that is over 30,000 cases in production and that costs over $200 per bottle. You can argue that there are better wines at a lower price, but there is no disputing that Opus One is the most successful wine brand created in our lifetime. The newest release is here and although the wine continues to go up in price it has not slowed the demand for this iconic wine as it is sold in over 70 countries the world over and is considered to be one of the most prestigious brands in the wine business. Even the French tasters, Pierre-Emanuel Taittinger, Eric Rousseau and Pierre Lurton had nice things to say about this first growth of the Napa Valley. The 1979 showed brilliantly on that occasion as it did in 2010 when we showed it at the great wine seminar with Opus’s CEO David Pearson. We have always been big fans of Opus One and have hosted several events over the years with this winery including an event that put all 26 consecutive vintages released at that time of Opus One on the table. Well, it is kind of ironic that the wines from this winery are now getting the best press ever. Baron Philippe de Rothschild, The Essential Wine Buff, edited by Jennifer Taylor, 1996.Īre there two men that walked the earth over the last 100 years that were more important to the wine industry as a whole? I am talking about the two original partners in the Opus One project Robert Mondavi and the Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Baron Philippe de Rothschild, quoted in All American wine tastes the same … like Coca Cola.” And whatever you do with enthusiasm is generally successful. Sale on Iconic Wine of Napa! Opus One 2013 Vintage & WIDY Emilio Moro and Champagne Gonet
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