Opus One 2019

SKU: OPNE201910 UCAU

$950.00

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Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi.

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec, which gives it a complex and balanced flavor profile with notes of black cherry, blackberry, and hints of vanilla and spice.

Grapes are carefully harvested and aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, resulting in a wine that is rich, full-bodied, and age-worthy.

Critic Scores

99 // James Suckling

"The purity of fruit is really something else here, with currants and fresh flowers, such as violets and roses. Flower stems as well. Fantastic length and structure to the wine, with tightness and focus. Wonderful fruit. Graceful. A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc and 1% malbec. Try after 2028."

99 // The Wine Advocate

"Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that usually the blends are finished in January or February after the vintage. This year, with the 2019s, he was still tweaking the blend, but he did mention that this is "pretty close to the final blend." Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Opus One leaps from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, mulberries and fresh blackcurrants plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper and iron ore. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with juicy black, blue and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and background freshness, finishing on a compelling earthy/mineral note. Tasted as a barrel sample, this is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making! - Lisa Perrotti-Brown"

18 // Jancis Robinson MW

"Full bottle 1,424 g. 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec. Notably wet spring and then a warm late summer meant picking started 10 September, a little earlier than usual, and lasted for a full four weeks. Aged for 18 months in French oak.| Transparent crimson - much paler than the average Napa Cab blend. Heady, complex nose with very many more layers than the Overture launched at the same time, September 2022 on the Bordeaux Place. Hints of tobacco leaf as well as very ripe fruit. Really high toned; this could double as a nasal decongestant, I think. Much more pronouned cassis flavours than the Overture even though the proportion of Cabernet is much lower. Sweet palate entry but a real lift and kick on the finish. No heaviness at all. A little less bordelais than the 2018: richer but not concentrated or overripe in the stereotypical Napa Cab idiom. I'd love to see this blind in a line-up with other Napa Cabs. Tannins very well managed with a tiny chewiness on the very end. You could drink it already, but on past performance one has to believe it has ageing potential."

Product Details

Red

2019

Cabernet Blend

Opus One

Napa County, California, USA

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.5%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of 4 parcels. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. When modern techniques benefit the winegrowing process, they are researched, evaluated and integrated into practice.

Aromas of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, and a hint of vanilla and spice. Full-bodied and rich, with flavours of dark fruit, chocolate, and espresso. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, providing structure and balance to the wine. The finish is long and lingering, with a touch of sweetness and a hint of minerality.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of 4 parcels. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. When modern techniques benefit the winegrowing process, they are researched, evaluated and integrated into practice.

Aromas of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, and a hint of vanilla and spice. Full-bodied and rich, with flavours of dark fruit, chocolate, and espresso. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, providing structure and balance to the wine. The finish is long and lingering, with a touch of sweetness and a hint of minerality.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

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