As with most 2013 Cabernets from California, this wine will be best after some good bottle age, but it is already very impressive. This is incredible glossy, smooth and refined for a wine with such power and length - a true mid-Atlantic style that brings the best of both Napa and Bordeaux together. California’s Opus One is jointly owned by the Rothschild family and Constellation Brands. In the US, it was on sale for between 250 and 280 per bottle in bond in California and New York. This translated to a UK release price of 1,100. Through the mid-palate there are smoky wood spices from the new oak that are in harmony with the concentrated fruit. Bordeaux negociants released Opus One 2013 at 185 per bottle ex-Bordeaux, up from 168 for the 2012. They add a ripe, mouthfilling texture at this young stage that shows the wine's ageing potential. The tannins, whilst a strong backbone to the wine, are incredibly refined. The palate shows incredible purity of ripe black fruit, blackcurrants and then black cherry and blackberry. An opaque ruby-purple colour in the glass, with an intense, deep nose of pure blackcurrant, lifted sweet vanilla and hints of clove and nutmeg. These age-worthy and prestigious wines are favored by collectors throughout the world.Picked September 5th to October 8th with 79% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 6% petit verdot, 2% malbec - this wine was raised for 18 months in new French oak barrels. Oakville wines are known for their silky, sensual textures, structured tannins, dark and brooding fruit and lovely aromatics. Chateau Barde-Haut Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2013 (750 ML) Details. Fragrant and fine, the well-defined 00 Opus One offers enticing black fruit flavors the wines supple yet firm palate makes it a great match with a breast of squab. Oakville's diverse soils, namely ancient sea bedrock, clay and gravel, are well-drained, and perfect for high-caliber viticulture.Ĭabernet here is often bottled varietally but is also popular in Bordeaux Blends. Opus One 00 (750 ML) 94 PTS WILFRED WONG. Summer days see a gentle tug of war between warmer inland air and the cool air coming in from the San Pablo Bay, creating an ideal environment to grow red varieties. Aromas of blueberries, cassis & blackberries with highlights of rose, anise and baking spices. The climate is generally warm and agreeable, resulting in year after year of favorable vintages. This AVA is home to the legendary To Kalon Vineyard and Martha's Vineyard, as well as many powerhouse wineries including Screaming Eagle, Silver Oak, Robert Mondavi, Opus One, Far Niente and Groth. Home to some of the most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon in America, Napa Valley’s Oakville district stretches across the center of Napa's valley floor and foothills between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. When modern techniques benefit the winegrowing process, they are researched, evaluated and integrated into practice The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. Guided by the vision of our founders, winemaker Michael Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the Opus One wine is bottled and held an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year. Aromas of bright red fruits, herbes de provence, bay leaf and cassis give way to subtler notes of black tea and white pepper. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage. The facial profile of the two founders is visible on their iconic label. More than 6900 ratings Opus One Opus One 2013 Popular among Vivino users. Producing luxury wines from its Napa Valley vineyards, the partnership made its first vintage in 1979 and has made wine at Opus One since 1991. Opus One Opus One 2013 Popular among Vivino users. Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi. Learn about Opus One, it’s history, the winery and the wine.
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