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. This is how the wine that is recognized worldwide as the first American ultra. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis, black cherry and a hint of cocoa powder. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enough acidity to complement the satin texture. A combination of savoury and something as sweet and chalky as Edinburgh rock. The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor.
Interesting top note of tobacco with some candied fruit. Lustrous shaded garnet with some shading towards the rim. 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. (Two lots eventually were rejected.) 54% native yeast, of which the one they call Dog was the dominant one. The 2018 Opus One is a blend of 84 Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. 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. The fine-grained, plush tannins evolve into a long, supple finish.80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 1% Malbec. 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 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses and earthy forest floor. The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The good thing is that the estate of Baron. In 2004, for one billion dollars, Constellation Brands purchased Opus One Winery and added them to their extensive wine portfolio. The structure is fine-grained, delivering a lingering hint of acidity. Aged in French oak, Overture is composed of the same five varietals that Opus One is made with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet France, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. 96 points International Wine Report: The 2017 Opus One is an absolutely magical wine from this challenging vintage. This features currant and plum fruit, with tobacco, loam and singed savory notes, maintaining range and driving through the finish. Medium-to full-bodied, round and savory with creamy, juicy tannins. Lots of currant and floral notes on the nose. Medium-bodied, the palate has a lively skip in its step, featuring bags of juicy raspberry and cassis-laced fruit and a refreshing line, supported by ripe, plush tannins, finishing long and graceful. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it slowly grows on the nose, revealing compelling notes of baked black cherries, mulberries, black raspberries, warm cassis and blackberry pie with nuances of spice cake, yeast extract, tapenade, licorice and dusty soil with a waft of wild sage.
OPUS ONE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 SKIN
The 2017 Opus One, bottled in July 2019, is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 1% Malbec. Cabernet Sauvignon 80, Petit Verdot 9, Cabernet Franc 5, Merlot 5 and Malbec 1 Skin Contact. Opus One had picked 91% of their fruit before the fires started in 2017, and only two lots were eliminated from consideration. In 2017, Opus One has a distinctly red-toned fruit profile that distinguishes it from the surrounding vintages. Exotic, beautifully perfumed and impeccable in its balance, Opus One is one of the most complete wines of the vintage. Plush fruit and soft, silky contours give the 2017 its racy personality. A remarkable wine for the year, the 2017 Opus One is a dense, full-throttle beauty.
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