~95 Robert Parker, Wine Advocateīlended of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec, the Opus One 2014 Proprietary Red Wine sports an inky purple color and nose of crushed black and red currants, black cherries and mulberries with touches of underbrush, sautéed herbs and pencil shavings plus a waft of spice box. It can be drunk now or cellared for 25+ years. This is a sensational Opus One, with sweet tannin and impressive precision and depth. Two of the strongest wines ever made at Opus One, the 2007 has terrific black currant fruit, licorice, incense, and subtle smoke, an opulent, even voluptuous mouthfeel, dazzling purity and texture, and a skyscraper-like mouthfeel. The blend is 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. A sumptuous, layered finish rounds things out in stunning style. Readers who like more structured wines are likely to gravitate towards vintages such as 2010, but years like 2007 offer immense pleasure and an immediacy I find impossible to resist. Threads of striking perfume are woven throughout, adding aromatic lift and pure sensuality. The 2007 is rich, sumptuous and generous, just as it should be. Kirsch, rose petals, pomegranates and spices form a fabric of compelling beauty. A wine that captures the essence of the year, the 2007 is exotic, flashy and striking. There is so much to like about the 2007 Opus One. The wine will age effortlessly for decades.īlend: Cabernet Sauvignon 79%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Merlot 8%, and Malbec 1% Reviews Polished, supple and harmoniously precise, the 2007 fuses a seamless mid-palate with soft yet sinewy tannins. ![]() Selective harvesting (the majority at night) produced a vintage recalling the generous 2001, with aromas of cassis, nutmeg, raspberries, cola, fresh oats, dark chocolate and forest floor. ![]() Picture perfect until late August, the 2007 vintage posed an unusual challenge, with a heat spell in September followed by rains and the threat of frost. Dedicated to uncompromised quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come. Opus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. By combining the great winemaking traditions and innovations of both families, the founders’ singular goal was to create an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley. Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château MoutonRothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi.
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