Dark cherries, plums, graphite, cassis and pencil shavings. Medium+ body, even more multilayered than aroma. One of the highlights among the more recent releases, the 2010 Opus One is flat-out gorgeous. Pronounced aroma with distinct herbality, notes of cassis, toast, chocolate, leather, plums, earth, tobacco. The 2014 is not an obvious Opus One, like the 2010, 2012 or 2013, but over time, I will not be surprised if it challenges or even surpasses some of those. The significant tannin in the wine provides a slight austerity, but this is a full-bodied, rich effort that marks the beginning of a period when Opus One finally began to live up to the enormous potential first announced in the late 1970's by the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild and the late Robert Mondavi. Made from a blend of 84 CS, 5.5 CF, 5.5 Merlot, 4 PV and 1 Malbec. It possesses a Bordeaux-like personality, as one might expect since Opus One is owned by Baroness Philippe de Rothschild and the winemaking team comes primarily from Pauillac. Shipping available to most of the 50 states from Washington D.C.s favorite wine and spirits store. structured wines are likely to gravitate towards vintages such as 2010.
Wine Advocate 94pts - This blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec aged 17 months in French oak is a strong effort offering creme de cassis, cedarwood, white chocolate and spice box. Opus One Winery Cabernet Sauvignon wine from the California region of United States. Opus One 2007 1.5L Shop & Buy Fine & Rare Wines Online - All Grand Cru Liquid. The idea of a joint venture was born in 1970 when Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild met in Hawaii, but the concept did not materialize until 1978 when Mondavi paid a visit to Château Mouton Rothschild. Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation: Napa Valley Region: California Country: United StatesĮstablished by two of the wine world’s most respected figures, Opus One, based in Oakville, California is one of the world’s elite wineries. Per Item: 1,499.00 Customize Product Details large format powerful icon Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Chteau Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi.
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