These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. 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. Jeb Dunnuck scored this 97 points saying The 2018 Opus One is a blend of 84 Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss why the. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. Watch FKA twigs Cover Opus IIIs Its a Fine Day at Vogue World: London 2023. More than anything else, though, what is truly impressive about Opus One is the quality of these wines. The 2013 Opus One, a blend of 79 Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 Cabernet Franc, 6 Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec, is a beauty. 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. Its hard go wrong with any of these four wines. A creamy entry gives way to layers of complexity which unfold in the mid-palate with velvety tannins enrobing a center of concentrated black fruit with juicy freshness. 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 Opus One 2013 offers splendid aromas of blueberry, cassis, and blackberries with highlights of rose, anise and baking spices.
The essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage.
These wines have been laid down in our cellar since release.
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