Opus One 2017
Napa Valley
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This Franco American masterpiece is undisputedly one of California's finest reds. A Mondavi Rothschild project set up 40 years ago, its wines still astound. The 95 point 2017 explodes with gorgeous layers of ripe flavour and promises much more.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Fine wine
United States- Very Deep Crimson Purple
- Cabernet-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 31 December 2030
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Rich, juicy cassis and raspberry fruit, silky tannins, very long
Aroma
Very ripe black berry fruits; spice, black olive, wild sage
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Opus One was established in 1978, a joint venture between two legendary wine figures, the late Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild. The aim was to create a Californian wine in the mould of a Médoc First Growth. It became an immediate international hit and in 1981 a case of it was sold at auction for $24,000. The iconic Opus One winery, designed by Johnson, Fain & Pereira, was completed in 1991 and is as famous as the wine. The 2017 vintage is a classic Médoc blend – Cabernet dominated, with Petit Verdot, Merlot and a twist of Malbec, aged in French oak for a year and a half. It has amazing depth of rich, layered flavours of espresso, dark chocolate, undergrowth and dense fruit. Decant early.
Opus One was established in 1978, a joint venture between two legendary wine fig...
Round and savory with creamy, juicy tannins. Hints of citrus underneath. Bright, fresh and delicious
James Suckling
Critic, 95 points
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