Opus One 2019

Vintage: 2019

. Original price: . Final price: $999.99

Opus One is a prestigious winery located in the heart of Napa Valley, California, renowned for its Bordeaux-style blends. The growing season is a masterful composition predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The wine is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks followed by aging in new French oak barrels, which imparts a subtle oak influence. The resulting wine is a harmonious blend of rich dark fruit flavors, such as blackberry and cassis, with a balanced acidity and well-integrated tannins. It offers a complex bouquet with hints of spice and earthy undertones, making it an excellent pairing with roasted meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.

Professional Scores

99

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!

Wine Advocate

99

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!

Wine Advocate

1.5L