![]() This a very decadent expression of Opus One with a provocatively effortless harmoniousness that is truly difficult to resist. Full-bodied, super concentrated and packed with black and blue fruits, the palate is built like a brick house with firm, ripe, finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and perfumed. 2008 Producer Opus One Country: USA Region: California Sub-Region: North Coast / Napa County / Napa Valley Grape/Blend Bordeaux Blend Red Pairing Beef and Venison Standard Bottle (750 mL) 0 units available Print a Collector's card Tasting notes Mocha, espresso, rosemary, lavender, plums and licorice emerge from the 2008 Opus One. Its showing much younger than other 2007s from Napa, most of which are near the end of life. Very deep purple-black, the nose reveals profound notions of chocolate-covered cherries, crème de cassis, blueberry compote and licorice with touches of tobacco, cedar chest, Sichuan pepper, eucalyptus and violets. This vintage of Opus continues to show with big, bold fruit and firm tannins although it melts into a more delicate finish in the mouth. This singular mission shapes every vintage, today and for generations to come.Ī blend of 77.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1.5% Malbec, the Opus One 2016 Proprietary Red Wine was recently bottled in July and August 2018. Together, our founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality. DescriptionOpus One is the realized dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi.
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