Golden and Opal apples, Bartlett pear, lemon zest, red grapefruit in the bouquet. Tart green apple, buttered toast, lemon pith, white peach, soft notes of zesty ginger gives a nice zippiness on the finish along side hints of almond oil on a medium length finish. Strong lemony yellow color with a rich, opulent yet refreshing mouthfeel with a pleasant linger. Great white wine — 3 years ago
Went over very well at Opal Bay. Zippy & bright acid — 4 years ago
Drinking with Mom, Dad, and Caroline for mom's 66th birthday! The nose is dark cherries for sure. It is dark red but more ruby. As it warms up I get more black currants. It is surprisingly juicy but isn't too bright. A little acidic and also a little dry. It is good for a 2020. Would drink again from a store but a bit steep for a restaurant. $110 at Opal — a year ago
Open 2+ hr
I smell espresso blackberry
Opal Purple color
Like this wine — 3 years ago
Of the 3 grand cru Chablis chez Raveneau, Valmur is my favorite. I find Blanchots less minerally, Valmur the most minerally, Clos just behind Valmur. The best ever for me, shockingly, is 1994 Valmur, then 1996. We had a stunning wine of the trip 2010 Valmur in Champagne at Les Crayeres.
So I was eager to drink 2002. Fabulous from the get go. Pop and pour, first w a pâté de campagne, then with roast duck and herb risotto at Opal in Santa Barbara. Waiter foolishly declined the proffered pour.
Just super citrus zest bejeweled with minerals and hints of menthol, super acidity, all balanced and long, depth and weight with no heaviness. Simply great Chablis. Loved it. — 2 years ago
Very yummy! Not too acidic. Fruity and floral 😍 — 3 years ago
Selection from the wine list at Opal Restaurant. Lively and pleasant aromatics of raspberry, clove, and black tea. Soft tannins on the mid-palate with charm.; leading to a nice medium finish. This is more of a pleasant wine than a special occasion selection. Perfect for dinner out on a school night. — 4 years ago
Maggie Johnson
Good flavor. Stout without drying my mouth out. — 6 months ago