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 2018 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses and earthy forest floor. It offers pleasure today but should benefit from 4-5 years in the cellar, and my money is on it evolving for 30 years or more." It plays in the finesse-driven end of the spectrum yet is concentrated and seamless, with serious length. With a Pomerol-like elegance and purity, it's medium to full-bodied and has wonderful tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. This deep purple-hued effort leans to lively, fresher side of the vintage but has a brilliant, utterly classic style in its crème de cassis and blue-tinged fruit as well as notes of lead pencil, candied violets, damp earth, and chocolate-like nuances. Bravo!ĩ7 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Opus One is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a lingering mineral note.this vintage is a triumph at Opus One and a testament to the subtle changes that Silacci and his team have been conducting in the vineyards and winery over the last 15+ years.
OPUS ONE 2017 PLUS
So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026."ĩ8 Points Robert Parker: "Very deep garnet-purple in color, the Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemongrass highlight the dark fruit. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Drink 2022-2036.Rare Magnums (1.5L) of the Opus One 2017 now available - limited.ĩ9 Points James Suckling: " Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Drink with food now! May need to take on a little bit of puppy fat for perfection. Not a trace of smoke taint! Very mid Atlantic and really pretty sophisticated. Much livelier than the Overture just tasted, with tannin in evidence and a dry finish. A combination of savoury and something as sweet and chalky as Edinburgh rock. Interesting top note of tobacco with some candied fruit.
Lustrous shaded garnet with some shading towards the rim. (Two lots eventually were rejected.) 54% native yeast, of which the one they call Dog was the dominant one. Picked from 5 September (a little 'earlier than expected') and 91% was harvested by 8 October when the fires started.
Big heat spike early September shut down ripening for a while so the alcohol level is 'only' 14%. Wet spring delayed flowering by two weeks and then came a very warm summer. 20-day maceration and then aged for 17 months in 100% new French oak. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 1% Malbec.
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