Needs at least three to five years to come together. Full-bodied yet linear and very refined with a very persistent finish. "Fantastic aromas that are complex and complete with blackcurrants, blueberries and herbs, such as basil and bay leaf. 2016 Opus One Napa Valley, USA Avg Price (ex-tax) 452 / 750ml Red - Bold and Structured 5 from 22 User Ratings 95 / 100 from 6 Critic Reviews Critic tasting note: 'The nose is elegant, spicy and offers power, a beautiful finesse and complexity. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is a tightly coiled spring ready to explode, with fantastic tension and wonderfully ripe, very fine-grained tannins, finishing very long with a mineral lift." "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Opus One offers up bold, expressive black and blue fruits: warm black plums, black cherries, blackcurrants and wild blueberries with a beautiful undercurrent of lilacs, roses, fertile loam, underbrush and Indian spices. Harmonious and lively, the flavours linger to create an enduring finish with touches of dark chocolate and espresso.īlend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec. Juicy flavours of black cherry, blackberry and cassis flood the palate and creamy, fine-grained tannins deliver a delightfully round structure. The initial bouquet is augmented by more nuanced notes of sage, rosemary, and black olive. Robert Mondavi Winery To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. By combining both families’ winemaking traditions and innovations, the partners aimed to create an exceptional wine in the heart of the Napa Valley. The 2016 Opus One 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. The 2016 Opus One is remarkably elegant and bright offering sumptuous aromas of fresh. Opus One Winery Opus One was created in 1978 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the legendary owner of Château Mouton Rothschild, and the famous Napa Valley wine producer Robert Mondavi.
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