We were able to pick fairly regularly with an even flow in the cellar." The more 2016s I taste, the harder it is to fault this decadent, rich, blue and black-fruited vintage. This remarkable terroir expresses itself in the complex aromas, flavors and especially, textures of Overture. "We had plenty of rain in the early part of the year," commented Opus One winemaker Michael Silacci, "followed by an early budbreak. 170 / 750ml Red - Bold and Structured 3.5 from 2 User Ratings Vineyard notes: 'Overture is a timeless reflection of our Opus One estate vineyards. 2016 is the vintage winemakers can't remember because it was so uneventful. Helena Highway Oakville, CA 94562 Phone (800) 292-6787 (707) 944-9442 Email email protected Reservations are available up to three months in advance and are made available on the first day of every month. 97+ Call it a hat trick: Opus One knocks it out of the park with three excellent, if very different, takes on the the last string of vintages: 2015, 20. Taking place at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia in association with Feast It Forward Foundation, wine lovers will be delighted to take part in a Grand Walkabout Tasting featuring over 200 wines from around the world (and all rated 93 points or higher by our troop of reviewers), as well as a series of Masterclasses. Opus One estate Plan Your Visit Enjoy the balance of power and finesse Acquire Current Releases Winery Information Address 7900 St. This a very decadent expression of Opus One with a provocatively effortless harmoniousness that is truly difficult to resist. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis, black cherry and a hint of cocoa powder. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enough acidity to complement the satin texture. Full-bodied, super concentrated and packed with black and blue fruits, the palate is built like a brick house with firm, ripe, finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and perfumed. The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. Very deep purple-black, the nose reveals profound notions of chocolate-covered cherries, crème de cassis, blueberry compote and licorice with touches of tobacco, cedar chest, Sichuan pepper, eucalyptus and violets. Decanted tableside 20-30 minutes, ideally would add 60 minutes to that. Highly recommend, one of the better wines that we have recently had. 86 cab sauv, 8 merlot, 4 PV and 1 each malbec and CF. A blend of 77.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1.5% Malbec, the Opus One 2016 Proprietary Red Wine was recently bottled in July and August 2018. 2015 / 2016 vintage blend per QR code on the bottle.
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