It will be interesting to see if the 2018 gains body with a bit of time in bottle. Silky tannins and lifted, perfumed aromatics add to an impression of finesse that distinguishes the 2018 from some of the preceding vintages in a pretty big way. It offers pleasure today but should benefit from 4-5 years in the cellar, and my money is on it evolving for 30 years or more."ĭecanter Magazine scored this 95 points saying "The 2018 Opus One is incredibly elegant and polished, right out of the bottle.
It plays in the finesse-driven end of the spectrum yet is concentrated and seamless, with serious length. With a Pomerol-like elegance and purity, it's medium to full-bodied and has wonderful tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish.
This deep purple-hued effort leans to lively, fresher side of the vintage but has a brilliant, utterly classic style in its crème de cassis and blue-tinged fruit as well as notes of lead pencil, candied violets, damp earth, and chocolate-like nuances. Winery Notes: The Opus One 2019 has intense aromas of black plum, blueberry. Jeb Dunnuck scored this 97 points saying "The 2018 Opus One is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. to create a single Bordeaux style blend based upon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a lingering mineral note." Opus One Winery is a winery in Oakville, California, United States.
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The Wine Advocate scored this 98 points saying "Very deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemongrass highlight the dark fruit. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. James Suckling scored this 99 points saying "Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. This 2018 is an extraordinary Bordeaux blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec from Napa Valley. While the grape composition of each vintage is different, Opus One is most often a blend of five grape varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot. The joint venture that started it all was between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Producer Notes: The Opus One 2019 has intense aromas of black plum, blueberry, black currant, and dried rose petals, accentuated by mineral undertones.
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