The sip is silky, soft and almost creamy, with a very prolonged persistence and a return that recalls tertiary hints. In the mouth it is very elegant, perfectly balanced by means of a skillful dosage of well-smoothed tannins and an acidity that is present but never overpowering. Product turnaround time varies by location of inventory and your chosen method of shipping/pickup.

On tasting, Opus One 2018 is ruby red with violet hues, dark and concentrated, revealing a broad olfactory bouquet ranging from blackberry, dark cherry and cassis to violet and rose, then articulating into hints of white pepper, orange peel, licorice and bitter chocolate. The Opus One 2018 offers profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry. Price: 364.95 Quantity: JS: 99 RP: 98 JD: 97 VN: 95 Real Time Inventory by location: The item you have chosen is not in stock in our retail stores or within our main warehouse. Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis. Stable weather then helped the growing phase, leading to a slightly early harvest that began on September 19 and ended on October 25 with the last varieties. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enough acidity to complement the satin texture. The 2018 vintage was excellent meteorologically: despite a fairly rainfall-free start to the year, the rains thus brought the budding stage forward, bringing the right energy for the development of the berries. Elegant notes of violets, white pepper and rose petals follow and. To Kalon’s vineyards insist on alluvial soils that have been layered with debris carried downstream by rainfall, now composed of boulders, gravel and clay, while the central Napa Valley soils, which are home to the other vineyards, are fluvial with clay and silty residues. Winery Notes: The Opus One 2018 offers profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry. The famous To Kalon vineyard, from which it all began, is located on the left side, leaning against the Mayacamas foothills while the Ballestra and River parcels find abode on the right side and in close proximity to the winery. Helena Highway, the road that bisects the valley and stretches between miles of neat rows of vines. Opus One’s 69 hectares planted with vines comprise four main parcels positioned to the left and right of the St. The two winemaking traditions, American and French, have found in the Oakville area a perfect place to express their souls in synergy, fully centering the goal of creating an extraordinary wine on the basis of a great deal of work in the vineyard and in the cellar, an inordinate passion and an uncompromising dedication to quality.

Beautifully balanced, the smooth round tannins and fresh acidity combine to create a soft, creamy mouthfeel and extend the flavors into a long persistent finish.Opus One is the progenitor of the great American Bordeaux blended wines, a wine that has written the history of winemaking in the Napa Valley and has risen to cult status for enthusiasts and collectors. The seamlessly layered flavors build to a crescendo of fresh and juicy black-fruit, accented with hints of orange zest, licorice and dark chocolate. Elegant notes of violets, white pepper and rose petals follow and together they deliver a very seductive bouquet. The Opus One 2018 offers profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry. 393 / 750ml Red - Bold and Structured 4.5 from 15 User Ratings 95 / 100 from 7 Critic Reviews Producer tasting notes: 'The Opus One 2018 offers profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry. So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemon grass highlight the dark fruit. It's full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Opus One 2016 from Oakville, Napa Valley, California - The 2016 Opus One is remarkably elegant and bright offering sumptuous aromas of fresh red and blue fruit, baking spices and vanilla, and a delicate fragrance of.

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