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Opus One

Opus One Opus One 2018

Red still

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Denomination N/A
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.0% by volume
Area California (United States of America)
Grape varieties 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Aging 18 months in new French oak.
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Description

Opus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. Dedicated to uncompromised quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come.

Awards

  • 2018

    99

    /100

    James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.

  • 2018

    98

    /100

    The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.

  • 2018

    95

    /100

    Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.

  • 2018

    94

    /100

    Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.

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Perfume

Perfume

Initial dark fruit, spice and baking aromas with seductive notes of violet, black tea, and sage.

Color

Color

Moderately deep garnet.

Taste

Taste

The entry is vibrant with ripe dark fruit flavors of plum, blackberry and blueberry followed by hints of vanilla and cocoa. Silky, fine-grained tannins provide structure and a creamy texture. The wine finishes with fresh acidity and a rich, lingering finish that promises longevity in the cellar.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines

Producer
Opus One
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1978
  • Oenologist: Michael Silacci
  • Hectares: 69
Opus One Winery is a winery in Oakville, California, USA. The wine was called napamedoc until 1982 when it was named Opus One. The winery was founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi to create a single Bordeaux style blend based upon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It is located across State Route 29 from the Robert Mondavi Winery. The creation of this winery venture in 1980 was big news in the wine industry; de Rothschild's involvement added an air of respectability to the burgeoning Napa wine region.

The first vintage, 1979 was released 1984 at the same time as the 1980 vintage. For a while it was the most expensive Californian wine costing 50 USD. In 1989 a new winery was built just down the road, the first vintage from the new winery was from 1991 and was released in 1994. Read more
Production area: California
California
Opus One

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Name Opus One Opus One 2018
Type Red still
Denomination N/A
Vintage 2018
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.0% by volume
Grape varieties 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
Country United States of America
Region California
Vendor Opus One
Origin Oakville (United States)
Harvest On September 1 with short pauses and was completed on October 8.
Wine making Skin Contact: 21 days.
Aging 18 months in new French oak.
Allergens Contains sulphites