Grapes for Opus One wines are hand-harvested and sorted, followed by long maceration periods in stainless steel tanks. The blend is generally created using 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot, which is barrel-aged in new French oak for 18 months, then bottle-aged for the same period of time before its release. Tasting notes: Next to the 2007, the 2008 Opus One comes across as dark, powerful and brooding. Opus One was conceived as the joint brainchild of Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, after they first met in Hawaii back in 1970. Their vision was to combine their expertise in Old World and New World winemaking, to pioneer a blend that was greater than the sum of its parts. For a while it was the most expensive Californian wine. "Opus One wines are some of the world's most coveted. This singular mission shapes every vintage, today and for generations to come." - Opus One Cassis, lavender, dried flowers, and cedar are just some of its nuances, and this full-bodied, deep, velvety, uber-sexy 2007 is drinking perfectly today. No discounts or coupons can be applied to this item Wine Advocate Review Rated 95 One. 558 / 750ml From April 2023 Red - Bold and Structured 4.5 from 27 User Ratings 93 / 100 from 12 Critic Reviews Producer tasting notes: 'A vintage recalling the generous 2001, with aromas of cassis, nutmeg, raspberries, cola, fresh oats, dark chocolate and forest floor. Together, our founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality. Shop Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine 2007 Rated 95WA at the best prices. Opus One Napa Valley Red 2017 750ml The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. "One wine of absolute quality. Opus One is the realized dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi.
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