![]() The palate is fruity, harmonious and offers freshness, minerality, a beautiful definition, gourmandize, an acidulous frame as well as a certain tension, a beautiful definition, precision, a beautiful finesse of the grain, delicacy, concentration (full of finesse), suavity and a very fine unctuosity. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, fleshy plum, small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with touches of juicy cassis, small pulpy fruits, cornflower, zan as well as fine hints of dry local oak leaf, Badiane, discreet hints of toasted oak, almond, truffle and a discreet hint of clove. The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant, harmonious and offers power, delicacy as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain and a small melodious side. Tannins are precise and racy." - 93 - 94/100, VertdeVin On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy Boysen berry, violet plum, small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, lily, liquorice, zan as well as small hints of small bright berries, incense, mocha, very fine hints of toasted almond, cardamom, a subtle hint of chocolate truffle and an imperceptible saline hint. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best.This Napa Valley wine has received good scores from various critics.Ĭritic tasting note: "The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant, harmonious and offers power, delicacy as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain and a small melodious side. ![]() The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. Guided by the vision of our founders, winemaker Michael Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the Opus One wine is bottled and held an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage. The facial profile of the two founders is visible on their iconic label. Producing luxury wines from its Napa Valley vineyards, the partnership made its first vintage in 1979 and has made wine at Opus One since 1991. Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi. Learn about Opus One, it’s history, the winery and the wine.
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