![]() Fruity, but not overly so, with the blackberries and black currants generously balanced by herbs, minerals and cedar. Feels balanced, harmonious, ageworthy, a wine without seams or faults. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 1% Malbecĩ4 Points Brix26 : " Classic and harmonious, a very solid Napa 100% Cabernet that’s dry and firmly tannic in the mouth. The fine-grained, plush tannins evolve into a long, supple finish. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis, black cheerry and a hint of cocoa powder. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enought acidity to complement the satin texture. The Opus One 2016 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses and earthy forest floor. With an almost Bordeaux-like class and structure, this full-bodied beauty has no hard edges, plenty of ripe tannins, and is extraordinarily pure, elegant, and long Based largely on Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with 8% each of Petit Verdot and Merlot, with 5% Cabernet Franc and a splash of Malbec, its deep purple hue is followed by a beautiful bouquet of black cherries, crème de cassis, and blueberry fruit intermixed with notions of cedary spice, toasty oak, graphite, and flowers. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the palate delivers layer upon layer of opulent stewed black fruit with amazing tension and firm, ripe, fine-grained tannins, finishing long with a whole array of exotic spices coming through."ĩ6 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2016 Opus One is brilliant and shows yet again that 2016 was a magical vintage for Napa Valley. A very classic style, touches of baked vanilla, rosemary and olive."ĩ8 Points Robert Parker: "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Opus One bursts from the glass with ripe blueberries, black cherry jam and crème de cassis with hints of violets, dark chocolate, cedar chest and cardamom, plus a touch of charcoal. So refined at the end.ĩ8 Points Decanter: "Love the juiciness of this, right off the bat, rich deep black cherry rippling with menthol and eucalyptus notes, and these beautiful floral aromatics that Opus gets in the best years. Full-bodied yet linear and very refined with a very persistent finish. ![]() Rare MAGNUM (1.5L) of the Opus One 2016 now available - limited.ĩ9 Points James Suckling: "Fantastic aromas that are complex and complete with blackcurrants, blueberries and herbs, such as basil and bay leaf. ![]()
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