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I blinded some of my fellow WSET Diplomates on this and one astutely observed “it tastes like Opus One” whilst others thought it was too Old World in style to be such a thing. In short, we all liked it better than we have Opus One, if you can believe it. Believe it.
I blinded some of my fellow WSET Diplomates on this and one astutely observed “it tastes like Opus One” whilst others thought it was too Old World in style to be such a thing. In short, we all liked it better than we have Opus One, if you can believe it. Believe it.
Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50
8.8
NV Overture by Opus One. Bordeaux style red. Likely 2000-2001 vintage wine. Intense black cherry, cassis liqueur, graphite mixed with fig, wet leaves and vanilla spice. Soft tannins. A bit one dimensional but delish with a NY strip. #wine
NV Overture by Opus One. Bordeaux style red. Likely 2000-2001 vintage wine. Intense black cherry, cassis liqueur, graphite mixed with fig, wet leaves and vanilla spice. Soft tannins. A bit one dimensional but delish with a NY strip. #wine
I was very pleased with Opus second label. Complexity with finesse! A variety of red and blue berries, fennel, graphite and bell pepper (indicative of 2011 Cabs). Long, velvety finish.
I was very pleased with Opus second label. Complexity with finesse! A variety of red and blue berries, fennel, graphite and bell pepper (indicative of 2011 Cabs). Long, velvety finish.
Bought this wine nearly 10 years ago during an Opus tour for my dad's 85th birthday. Recently opened it to celebrate 8 yrs for my business. Dad was included in the celebration!
Bought this wine nearly 10 years ago during an Opus tour for my dad's 85th birthday. Recently opened it to celebrate 8 yrs for my business. Dad was included in the celebration!
This was a beauty! Big bold fruit that was mostly from 2009 with a bit of 2010 fruit (hence the NV). Very much a Cali Cab vs the Opus which is very much Bordeaux in style in every way. Great bottle!
This was a beauty! Big bold fruit that was mostly from 2009 with a bit of 2010 fruit (hence the NV). Very much a Cali Cab vs the Opus which is very much Bordeaux in style in every way. Great bottle!
Opus One is a partnership by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of France and Napa Valley’s, Robert Mondavi. Beginning in 1993 Opus One created a 2nd wine, Overture, was only available at the winery, now in wine shops. A multi-vintage blend, about 70% Cabernet Sauvignon. Nice fresh fruit aromas, sweet and ripe. On the palate cherry and blackberry, with earthy tones, Bordeaux like, adding notes of cacao and vanilla oak. Fine tannins, lingering ending with earthy mineral. Since no vintage, this wine could become old sitting on shelf. Pricey, other great wines for less.
Opus One is a partnership by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of France and Napa Valley’s, Robert Mondavi. Beginning in 1993 Opus One created a 2nd wine, Overture, was only available at the winery, now in wine shops. A multi-vintage blend, about 70% Cabernet Sauvignon. Nice fresh fruit aromas, sweet and ripe. On the palate cherry and blackberry, with earthy tones, Bordeaux like, adding notes of cacao and vanilla oak. Fine tannins, lingering ending with earthy mineral. Since no vintage, this wine could become old sitting on shelf. Pricey, other great wines for less.
Napa Valley, California, USA
