Opus One
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Pretty nose of blueberries, cooked black cherries, blackberries, figs, cedar, vanilla, spices, chocolates, earth, herbs, coffee, tobacco, licorice and black pepper.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, currants, black cherries, raisins, dried figs, vanilla, cedar, cola, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, earth, bitter herbs and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Feels like a Napa Cabernet with a Bordeaux touch. Fruity and rich, yet elegant.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter, but it definitely needs longer than that.
What a great mouthfeel. I just love these Napa Bordeaux blends.
Still young and would be better in 5 to 10 years. Could be a 97+ point wine in 10 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.
Thank you John for sharing this with me.
A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$500.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Pretty nose of blueberries, cooked black cherries, blackberries, figs, cedar, vanilla, spices, chocolates, earth, herbs, coffee, tobacco, licorice and black pepper.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, currants, black cherries, raisins, dried figs, vanilla, cedar, cola, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, earth, bitter herbs and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Feels like a Napa Cabernet with a Bordeaux touch. Fruity and rich, yet elegant.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter, but it definitely needs longer than that.
What a great mouthfeel. I just love these Napa Bordeaux blends.
Still young and would be better in 5 to 10 years. Could be a 97+ point wine in 10 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.
Thank you John for sharing this with me.
A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$500.
One of Opus’ finest vintage. Ripe blackberries, violets and cocoa. Velvety smooth with finesse and elegance.
One of Opus’ finest vintage. Ripe blackberries, violets and cocoa. Velvety smooth with finesse and elegance.
Jan 7th, 2018
The cruise continues! Night eight aboard the Allure of the Seas and 50% off all wines. This was still way too young and we left it for the next day.
Deep ruby red. Dusty nose with a touch of dirty cellar. Needed to air out and out came the layers with cherries, cassis, forest floor, spices and oddly a touch vegetal. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Tons of structure and balanced acidity with layers of dark cocoa, red cherries and earthy undertones. Long finish and this definitely needs some time. Drink from 2019 till 2039.
The cruise continues! Night eight aboard the Allure of the Seas and 50% off all wines. This was still way too young and we left it for the next day.
Deep ruby red. Dusty nose with a touch of dirty cellar. Needed to air out and out came the layers with cherries, cassis, forest floor, spices and oddly a touch vegetal. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Tons of structure and balanced acidity with layers of dark cocoa, red cherries and earthy undertones. Long finish and this definitely needs some time. Drink from 2019 till 2039.
More masculine than the '12. Blended red and black fruits with burnt vanilla spicy oak with a slight finish of mocha.
More masculine than the '12. Blended red and black fruits with burnt vanilla spicy oak with a slight finish of mocha.
Jul 16th, 2017
Number one o one had to be special. All smiles.
Number one o one had to be special. All smiles.
1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2018
Not integrated yet. Flavors are expressive red and black fruits with eucalyptus and fresh horse saddle.
Not integrated yet. Flavors are expressive red and black fruits with eucalyptus and fresh horse saddle.
Apr 27th, 2017Notes of blue and black berries and velvety soft edges - this will be enjoyed for many years to come!
Notes of blue and black berries and velvety soft edges - this will be enjoyed for many years to come!
Mar 8th, 2017
I'm gonna put up a new wine that I enjoy with dinner everyday as a part of my delectable winevent calendar. Are you ready?
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I'm gonna put up a new wine that I enjoy with dinner everyday as a part of my delectable winevent calendar. Are you ready?
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Cassis, Blackberry, cigar box, sandalwood. Dense and tight but showing nice structure. Tuck this away for a few years.
Cassis, Blackberry, cigar box, sandalwood. Dense and tight but showing nice structure. Tuck this away for a few years.
Jul 22nd, 2016