Region: USA> California> Napa Valley> Oakville> To Kalon Vyd. The Opus One 2016 is remarkably elegant and bright offering sumptuous aromas of fresh red and blue fruit, baking spices and vanilla, and a delicate fragrance of spring florals. This a very decadent expression of Opus One with a provocatively effortless harmoniousness that is truly difficult to resist. Grapes: 77 Cabernet Sauvignon, 8 Petit Verdot, 8 Merlot, 5 Cabernet Franc, and 2 Malbec. 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. 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. 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. Initial dark fruit, spice, and baking aromas in the 2016 Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon are interwoven with seductive notes of violet, black tea, and sage. This remarkable terroir expresses itself in the complex aromas, flavors and especially, textures of Overture. "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. 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. Score: 99 James Suckling,, February 2019 Opus One Vintage: 2016 Varietal: Red Wine Vineyard/Appellation: Napa Valley, California Color: Deep Magenta Nose: Dark Fruit, Spices. Needs at least three to five years to come together." Full-bodied yet linear and very refined with a very persistent finish. Opus One Winery was founded in 1979 as a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. "Fantastic aromas that are complex and complete with blackcurrants, blueberries and herbs, such as basil and bay leaf.
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