The blend is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec. In my view, the 2015 will always be more extroverted, although it does need time to be at its most expressive. Winemaker Michael Silacci add that the 2015 will, in his view, follow a similar trajectory to the 2008, which he later opened for the sake of comparison. Just bottled a month prior to this tasting, the 2015 is naturally a bit more reticent than it has been in the past. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, cassis and small notes of cherry associated with touches. There is more than enough depth for the 2015 to develop positively for 20-25 years, perhaps more. Critic tasting note: 'The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a beautiful complexity and intensity. At this stage, the new oak is still a bit prominent, but that should not be an issue as the wine ages. Dark, sumptuous and voluptuous in the glass, with no hard edges, the 2015 captures all the essence of the vintage while retaining a good bit of aromatic freshness. "The 2015 Opus One is just as fabulous from bottle as it was from barrel. Score: 97+ Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (238), August 2018 Although it is already approachable, allow it another 3-5 years in bottle for its myriad of subtle accents to fully blossom and then drink it over the next 30+ years." Full-bodied, rich and bold in the mouth, it fills the palate with exotic spice-laced black and red fruits, framed by firm, beautifully ripe, grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing with epic persistence. It opens with a deep garnet-purple color and wonderfully spicy notes of cinnamon stick, cloves and fenugreek with a core of cherry preserves, redcurrant jelly, blackberry pie and warm plums plus hints of camphor, lavender and cigar box. With a custom designed label or engraving, the 2015 Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon Blend makes a memorable gift for wine lovers."Composed of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot and 2% Malbec, Opus One's 2015 Proprietary Red Wine is truly an iron fist in a velvet glove, delivering a powerhouse of flavors and structure with a seductively plush texture. Silky, fine-grained tannins lead to a rich, lingering finish that promises longevity in the cellar. On the palate, the wine is bold and full-bodied with flavors of plum, blackberry, and blueberry followed by hints of vanilla and cocoa. In the glass, the wine displays intense aromas of blackberry pie and cherry preserves interwoven with hints of violet, black tea, and sage. ![]() After its debut in 1979, Opus One quickly rose to cult status, and to this day it remains one of the most profound and sought-after wines produced in the United States.Ĭomprised of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon with dollops of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec rounding out the blend, the 2015 Opus One Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend is truly an iron fist in a velvet glove, delivering a powerhouse of flavor and structure wrapped in a seductively plush texture. From the onset, Opus One was conceived as a Bordeaux-style blend based on premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, thereby merging French and American winemaking styles into a singular opus. Opus One is a joint venture between the late Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux.
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