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#OPUS ONE NAPA VALLEY 2012 PLUS#
We enjoyed this visit so much more than our first because of the pairings plus our host, Jorge and his wonderful explanations of the production and winery philosophy. Finishes with a long, layered aftertaste. The dense core of fruit pushes through a front of rustic graphite and loamy earth. My husband and I had first visited Opus in 2017, and this time brought two couples who are good friends. A 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. We enjoyed three vintages plus a glass of overture (a blend of the blends). A less involved tasting is also available….but if you are able the pairing experience is really worth your time. Views from all angles of the mountains and vineyards are postcard worthy, and the guided tasting is informative and made even more enjoyable by accompanying curated bites. Touring the winery is fascinating and a bit awe inspiring, too. United States Napa Valley Opus One Red wine Cabernet Sauvignon. How many wineries make just one wine…but do so with such care and attention that each vintage is better than the last? Conditions with weather obviously impact production, but here there is such focus on creating the best blend possible each year and it shows in the glass. This winery set the bar high for the region when it was first created and it continues to push that bar higher. We were not fond of the chef's selection (crackers and nuts) to accompany our tasting, but that did not detract from our experience in any way.Ī visit to Napa Valley is not complete without a tasting and tour of Opus One. We tasted black cherry and chocolate notes and loved it so much that we purchased a bottle to enjoy on our 40th wedding anniversary next year.
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Opus One only creates red blend wines and they are very expensive, but worth it because they know how to age and blend delicious and elegant wines. Opus One 2012 Red Bordeaux Blend, California - Simultaneously offers a long lingering finish, with lively acidity and a. Mother Nature favored the 2012 vintage with a superb.
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All of the staff were welcoming and acted in a professional manner, but we were made to feel comfortable throughout the experience. This refined and age-worthy wine offers lively acidity and a sturdy structure with a long lingering finish. This Pauillac lookalike, made by the staff at Mouton Rothschild. A classy, complex, suave and savory 2012 Opus One, with notes of toasty oak and crme de cassis. When we arrived early for our tasting, we were worried after seeing the opulent tasting room and beautifully manicured grounds that the place might be too stuffy and pretentious for us. 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. He was very knowledgeable, as you might expect, but in a warm and friendly manner.
Our time there was heightened by having Brendon as our specialist. Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec.A truly 5 star experience just begins to tell the story of our first visit and wine tasting at Opus One Winery. Winespectator / James Suckling (93)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 estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. 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.
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