Bob McDonald

9.7

I had this a week ago but didn’t take any notes at all at a friends tasting last Sunday afternoon. Have always been a huge fan of Dominus and this was from an exceptional vintage. I recall an excellent left bank Cabernet dominant style but presented as a Napa style - rich and plush but not overly so. Thoroughly enjoyable. — 10 days ago

Ken Venezio

9.2

Wicked inky purple out of the bottle. Beautiful nose of violets. Loaded with blue and black fruits. I'm happy I found this at a tasting. — 5 days ago

Carter White

9.1

Really nice fruit, well balanced, food friendly, just expensive. — 13 days ago

Ed Chin

9.3

Impressive right now and can only get better. Still primary but still too young g at this point for any nuance. — 16 hours ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Always reliable vintage after vintage. Bright and a bit constrained. No fruit bomb. — 10 days ago

Conrad Green

9.4

A dark sweaty and intense front end. Profound and intense fruit with tobacco and iodine Really good. — 13 days ago

with Jonathan, Paul and 1 other

Jeremy Krantz

9.8

Absolutely slaps. Just sublime. Good depth, smooth, medium tannins. Blackberry, cherry, slight oak. Need more. — 5 days ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.5

The 2001 Opus One is a masterful blend that truly embodies the elegance and structure of Napa Valley wines. The deep ruby color is immediately captivating, and the nose opens with rich aromas of black currant, dark cherries, and subtle hints of tobacco and cedar. On the palate, it delivers an impeccably balanced experience, with layers of ripe blackberry, plum, and a touch of dark chocolate, all interwoven with earthy undertones and a refined minerality. — 17 days ago

with Michael

Jen Sieritis

9.1

Easy drinking with great body and enjoyable fruit — 17 hours ago

with David

Victor Hsu

9.0

A good, solid California Cab but what’s all the fuss about? I’m seeing ratings of 98, 99, even 100 from JS. Really? No way. This is a clear case of praise crossing over into hype. Granted, still a bit young and not at its peak but after five years in the bottle and an hour of decanting it needs to be more than just fine if it wants to justify stratospheric scores. This wine compares unfavorably to Ridge Monte Bello, Stags Leap S.L.V. and other peers. It lacked sophistication and poise—where’s the promised minerality, graphite, cedar shavings, oak, leather, blackcurrant, cherry, and complex balance of fine grained tannins, fruit, acid and alcohol? Where? We chose this wine for a birthday dinner at Lawry’s Prime Rib in Beverly Hills. Not a disaster but a disappointment given our high expectations (and the high price).
— 17 days ago