![]() Grapes were harvested 10 days earlier than average, on 10th September with harvest lasting four weeks. A classic Opus with breadth, finesse and energy. No one element is too dominant, this feels harmonious and balanced with an excellent tangy acidity and long minty, herbal finish with edges of tobacco and dark chocolate. There is real drive and persistency to this, fresh, youthful and alive with a vibrant juiciness that is so appealing. Rich yet expansive on the palate, very open with dark chocolate, cherries, fragrant blackcurrant - sweet and scented, with satin-like tannins that effortlessly support the flavours. "Intensely perfumed on the nose, rose petals, violets, deeply scented and seductive. Tasted as a barrel sample, this is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making!" Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with juicy black, blue and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and background freshness, finishing on a compelling earthy/mineral note. This year, with the 2019s, he was still tweaking the blend, but he did mention that this is "pretty close to the final blend." Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Opus One leaps from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, mulberries and fresh blackcurrants plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper and iron ore. "Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that usually the blends are finished in January or February after the vintage. Try after 2028."ĩ7-99 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc and 1% malbec. Fantastic length and structure to the wine, with tightness and focus. Elegantly balanced, the acidity and core structure deliver a persistent finish with hints of dark chocolate."The purity of fruit is really something else here, with currants and fresh flowers, such as violets and roses. 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. The 2013 Opus One offers splendid aromas of blueberry, cassis, and blackberries. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Well-proportioned, showing a grip of fine-grained tannins that will benefit from cellaring. Seductive from the get-go, with a supple entry to the layers of complexity, mixing flavors of mocha, currant, plum, licorice, spice and cedary oak. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. Red and black fruits, graphite, incense and incipient cedar meld together in a youthfully reserved bouquet that should blossom in bottle.On the palate the 2013 is more seriously structured than its polished 2013 sibling, framed by savory structural tannins.This is built for the cellar and is the latest in a string of recent successes. The flavor remain quite primary, one of the signatures of this great Napa Valley vintage. ![]() Today, the 2013 reminds me of the 2010 when it was young, especially in its energy and pure power. The combination of fruit and structure is superb. Firm yet also voluptuous, the 2013 has it all. This will always be beautiful to drink.ĭark cherries, plums, smoke, licorice, new leather and menthol race across the palate in the 2013 Opus One. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 6% petit verdot, 2% malbec. ![]() But will be even better in 2019 and beyond. Complex aftertaste of black fruits and citrus fruit. Full body, superb balance of ultra-fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Roses continue to exude opulence and class. Terrific aromas of crushed black currants, blueberries and flowers with hints of sweet tobacco. ![]()
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