- 1979 Opus One, Napa Valley. ...
- 1980 Opus One, Napa Valley. ...
- 1984 Opus One, Napa Valley. ...
- 1981 Opus One, Napa Valley. ...
- 2002 Opus One Overture, Napa Valley. ...
- 2013 Opus One Overture, Napa Valley. ...
- 2009 Opus One Overture, Napa Valley. ...
- 2016 Opus One Overture, Napa Valley.
When should I drink Opus One 2014?
Decanter's William Kelley rated the 2014 wine at 93 points, versus 94 for the lauded 2013. 'It's quite a serious, savoury Opus which will need a few years in the cellar to unwind,' said Kelley of the 2014 vintage, advising a drinking window of 2020 to 2037.Sep 12, 2017
Why is Opus One so expensive?
In short, that means Opus One is always a Cabernet-based blend aged in new oak, and (like many Bordeaux wines) the exact blend changes every year. ... That means that at Opus One, there are over three dozen giant steel fermentation tanks all being monitored and tended separately during harvest.Dec 20, 2016
When should I drink Opus 1 2006?
The 2006 comes across as a bigger, more structured wine than the 2007. The tannins are bolder, more dramatic, and more present. The wine displays impressive depth, not the velvety elegance of the 2007, but is a more muscular wine that begs for 2-3 years of cellaring and should drink well for 20-25 years.
What is so special about Opus One?
The winery's signature Opus One wine is made by blending varietals such as cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, cabernet franc, merlot and malbec to achieve a wine with lush fruit flavors, elegant floral and herbal aromas and complex structure.
Is Opus One really good?
Opus One has a earned a renowned reputation for excellence since 1979, and today they are currently producing some of their most compelling wines ever, solidifying their prestige one of the most iconic wineries in the world.