Opus One, 2019 - Magnum
Opus One, 2019 - Magnum
- Red Still
- Organic
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
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Est. delivery in November 2024
Opus One, perhaps the most renowned of California's great wines, has continued to excel under the guidance of winemaker Michael Silacci, who has been at the helm since 2000. The winery is now achieving new heights, realising the original vision of the Mondavi and Rothschild families to create one of the world's finest wines.
Drinking window: 2026 - 2060
What the critics say:
"Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that usually the blends are finished in January or February after the vintage. This year, with the 2019s, he was still tweaking the blend, but he did mention that this is "pretty close to the final blend." Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Opus One leaps from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, mulberries and fresh blackcurrants plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper and iron ore. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with juicy black, blue and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and background freshness, finishing on a compelling earthy/mineral note. Tasted as a barrel sample, this is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making!"
"The purity of fruit is really something else here, with currants and fresh flowers, such as violets and roses. Flower stems as well. Fantastic length and structure to the wine, with tightness and focus. Wonderful fruit. Graceful. A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc and 1% malbec. Try after 2028."
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