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.
1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2018
Vintage composition of 2014-15. Dark chocolate, dates, vegetation, plush plums, blackberries, boysenberries, eucalyptus, graphite, nuanced vanilla. Such a delicious blend.
Vintage composition of 2014-15. Dark chocolate, dates, vegetation, plush plums, blackberries, boysenberries, eucalyptus, graphite, nuanced vanilla. Such a delicious blend.
Jul 30th, 2020
This never ceases to amaze. It’s “just” a second wine but the high standards and consistency are outstanding. This was bought on release in 2012 (so despite it being an NV it’s probably a mix of the 2010-2011 vintage?).
This never ceases to amaze. It’s “just” a second wine but the high standards and consistency are outstanding. This was bought on release in 2012 (so despite it being an NV it’s probably a mix of the 2010-2011 vintage?).
Jan 1st, 2019
Cocoa, plum, ripe fruits, hint of spearmint, oaky with smooth tannins
Cocoa, plum, ripe fruits, hint of spearmint, oaky with smooth tannins
Sep 15th, 2018
Black fruit, Cassis, vanilla with a hint of minerality. Bold almost syrup-like consistency. Long finish. While not big tannins, felt more Cab like than Merlot. Great with sharp Italian cheese.
Black fruit, Cassis, vanilla with a hint of minerality. Bold almost syrup-like consistency. Long finish. While not big tannins, felt more Cab like than Merlot. Great with sharp Italian cheese.
Mar 24th, 2018Pulled this one out of the cellar as a backup and it never disappoints. Ready to drink from the open and the strength of the 2012 (likely a mix of 2011/2012, given when we bought it). Great mix of fruit/tannins. #happynewyear #nye2018
Pulled this one out of the cellar as a backup and it never disappoints. Ready to drink from the open and the strength of the 2012 (likely a mix of 2011/2012, given when we bought it). Great mix of fruit/tannins. #happynewyear #nye2018
Jan 1st, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
