Finishes with a long, layered aftertaste. The dense core of fruit pushes through a front of rustic graphite and loamy earth. On the palate this remains a very polished, comparatively open-knit rendition of Opus One, but again, savoury dimensions are developing which augment its complexity, and its spine of acidity seems rather more refreshingly present.Ī Pauillac-like expression from Napa Valley, this features smoky, toasty oak from the get-go, framing the intense flavors of earth, crushed rock and gravelly dried dark berry. The 2012 Opus is developing nicely in bottle, and some additional complexity has already emerged to complement its Rubenesque fruit: its lavish blackberry and mulberry aromas are now married with emerging nuances of tobacco leaf, rich soil, graphite and dark spice. I imagine the 2013 may even eclipse this, but this 2012 is one of their great ones, with a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood all present in this beautiful, full-bodied wine that should drink well for 25-30 years. They have continued to strengthen the quality of wine and seem to have produced a brilliant, world-class wine. This Pauillac lookalike, made by the staff at Mouton Rothschild, is a beauty.
A classy, complex, suave and savory 2012 Opus One, with notes of toasty oak and crème de cassis. The iconic 2012 Proprietary Red Opus One is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot and 2% Malbec aged 18 months in French oak. This is 79% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 2% malbec. Hard not to drink now but better in 2018. Tight and compacted tannins with beautiful fruit and great length.
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Full body with seamless tannins and balance. And with an average price of 239, its certainly more affordable than the lofty Screaming Eagle although that’s not to say it won’t get more expensive, so grab some while you can.
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Hints of mint too, plus hazelnut and chocolate. According to Wine-Searcher, the Dominus wine doesnt disappoint, with an aggregated critic score of 94 points. Glorious purity of fruit here with black currants, blueberries, dark chocolate, fresh herbs and forest floor. This refined and age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a long lingering finish, with lively acidity and a sturdy structure at the close.īlend: Cabernet Sauvignon 79%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Petit Verdot 6%, Merlot 6% and Malbec 2% The wine's round mouthfeel and satiny tannins wrap around classic flavors of cassis,blackberry and black cherry. One of the best Opus in years.The 2012 Opus One effuses fresh dark fruit aromas accentuated by subtler notes of forest-floor and graphite. Full body, seamless tannins and wonderful balance. Glorious purity of fruit here with blackcurrants, blueberries, dark chocolate, fresh herbs and forest floor. This refined and age-worthy wine offers lively acidity and a sturdy structure with a long lingering finish. The wine’s round mouthfeel and satiny tannins wrap around classic flavors of cassis, blackberry and black cherry. The wine effuses dark fruit aromas accentuated by subtler notes of forest-floor and graphite. Picking started on September 21st and continued through October 20th. At harvest, the fruit exhibited intense flavor, layers of complexity and excellent structure. Mother Nature favoured the 2012 vintage with a superb growing season characterized by moderate temperatures and bountiful sunshine. Dedicated to uncompromised quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come. Opus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. Today it is one of the most iconic and revered wines made in California, and the world. Their goal was to craft a wine that combined the intensity and fruit purity of Napa, with the elegance of top Bordeaux. It was established in 1979 as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Opus One is arguably Napa's most famous winery.
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