![]() Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. Tasting Notes (59) Pro Reviews (10) Wine Definition Community Tasting Notes (47) Avg Score: 93.1 points Newest Note Display Settings Options - Antz49 Likes this wine: 95 Points Achet directement chez Opus One en voyage. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations. Until 1982, the wine was previously named Napamedoc when it was renamed Opus One. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. About the Winery:Opus One Winery rests in the heart of Napa in Oakville. Brightness is the word that comes to mind. Roses, currant bush and fresh leaves, too. Guided by the vision of our founders, winemaker Michael Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the Opus One wine is bottled and held an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year. 98 JS Be the first to review this product Wine Critic Reviews for 2015 Opus One Purity and brilliance on the nose with so much currant and flower character. 2015 OPUS ONE NAPA VALLEY PROPRIETARY RED is truly an iron fist in a velvet glove, delivering a powerhouse of flavors and structure with a seductively. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage. The facial profile of the two founders is visible on their iconic label. Critic tasting note: 'Silky, lush, polished and rich, the concentrated, full-bodied wine delivers all of its chocolate covered dark cherries, blackberry, licorice, spice box and floral character with ease. 81 cabernet sauvignon, 4 petit verdot, 7 cabernet franc, 6 merlot and 2 malbec. I like it slightly better than the excellent 2014. Producing luxury wines from its Napa Valley vineyards, the partnership made its first vintage in 1979 and has made wine at Opus One since 1991. All about harmonious fruit and tannin balance. Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi. The blend is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec.Learn about Opus One, it’s history, the winery and the wine. In my view, the 2015 will always be more extroverted, although it does need time to be at its most expressive. Winemaker Michael Silacci add that the 2015 will, in his view, follow a similar trajectory to the 2008, which he later opened for the sake of comparison. Just bottled a month prior to this tasting, the 2015 is naturally a bit more reticent than it has been in the past. There is more than enough depth for the 2015 to develop positively for 20-25 years, perhaps more. Opus One is a Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec. At this stage, the new oak is still a bit prominent, but that should not be an issue as the wine ages. Dark, sumptuous and voluptuous in the glass, with no hard edges, the 2015 captures all the essence of the vintage while retaining a good bit of aromatic freshness. ![]() " The 2015 Opus One is just as fabulous from bottle as it was from barrel. ![]() This wine was tasted as a tank sample, but it is due to be bottled soon." Robert Parker 96-98+ Points The palate is big, voluptuous and totally decadent, with velvety tannins and just enough freshness framing the rich, spicy black fruits, finishing with a lovely perfumed lift. ![]() " Blended of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec and displaying a medium to deep garnet-purple color, the Opus One 2015 Proprietary Red Wine is a sexy, beautiful spice-bomb, with tons of cinnamon stick, cloves, fenugreek and pepper notes springing forth over a core of mulberries, plum preserves, blackberry pie and fragrant earth plus a waft of lavender. ![]()
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