I started my visit to Opus one with this 2017 vintage.
On nose its peppery, spices, some tobacco, leather, Dried sweet fruit, Black Cherries
On palate, its so elegant. The Acidity and Tannins, its covers your mouthfeel yet sharp and warm Napa Style carbenet. Its Long, with well balanced Intensity. Surprised how 2017 can deliver this performance. CHEERS! — 6 days ago
Totally underrated producer. Love old private reserve, still fresh and fully alive. — 2 hours ago
Decant for sediment(lots of fine/cloudy sediment) and pour. A majestic tawny dark red color. On the nose: sweet port like with dried plum/cherry, herbaceous, rich soil, mushroom, pepper. Taste: Amazing! juicy, refined, balanced, savory wine with dried cherry, black raspberry, earth, tobacco, mint, and a nice mocha baking spice medium plus finish. YUM! Still delivering at 44 years, and glad to have a few more bottles. — 15 days ago
Dark cherry red. Gentle oak and black currant and fruits. Earthy and smoky. Red tea nuance. Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 18 @2850, Wine P , 240829, 91 — 8 days ago
Dark Ruby, aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black currant with vanilla oak and earthy notes. Well balanced, fine tannins long finish ending with fruit, espresso notes, mineral and sweet spice! Nice now and will drink well over next 5+ years. — 18 days ago
Pale straw with bright and clean favors and a crisp touch of mineral over lemon, pear, and white peach. — 3 days ago
Inky in color, jammy, big, plums, light no tannins. Not balanced but big. Steak tasting night at home — 10 days ago
Tom Garland
Harlan wine dinner at Quince with Will Harlan celebrating their Estate's 40th anniversary.
WINE
2020 Harlan Estate
2016 Harlan Estate
2011 Harlan Estate
2007 Harlan Estate
2002 Harlan Estate
1996 Harlan Estate
FOOD
spot prawn crudo
Smoked squab
Don Watson farm lamb
Spit roasted rib of beef
24 month aged comte souffle — 11 days ago