Why is Opus One wine so expensive?
In short, that means Opus One is always a Cabernet-based blend aged in new oak, and (like many Bordeaux wines) the exact blend changes every year. That means that at Opus One, there are over three dozen giant steel fermentation tanks all being monitored and tended separately during harvest.
How much is a Opus One bottle?
This very first release of Opus One cost $50 bottles, making it the most expensive California wine at the time and bringing unprecedented international attention to the Napa Valley region.
Which vintage of Opus One is the best?
Best Opus One Wines to Buy in 2021
- 1979 Opus One, Napa Valley.
- 1980 Opus One, Napa Valley.
- 1984 Opus One, Napa Valley.
- 1981 Opus One, Napa Valley.
- 2002 Opus One Overture, Napa Valley.
- 2013 Opus One Overture, Napa Valley.
- 2009 Opus One Overture, Napa Valley.
- 2016 Opus One Overture, Napa Valley.
What makes Opus one so special?
Its Winemaking Practices The winery’s signature Opus One wine is made by blending varietals such as cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, cabernet franc, merlot and malbec to achieve a wine with lush fruit flavors, elegant floral and herbal aromas and complex structure.
Is Opus One a good wine?
Opus One has a earned a renowned reputation for excellence since 1979, and today they are currently producing some of their most compelling wines ever, solidifying their prestige one of the most iconic wineries in the world.
What kind of wine is in Opus One 2017?
The 2017 Opus One, bottled in July 2019, is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4.5% Merlot and 1% Malbec. 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
How big is the vineyard of Opus One?
The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. 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.
What are the aromas of the 2014 Opus One?
The 2014 Opus One exudes subtle aromas of fragrant florals, fresh garden herbs and forest floor that give way to a concentrated blend of red cherry, blackberry and black currant. Fine-grained tannins offer a velvety texture and complex structure that builds to a long, vibrantly fresh finish with a touch of mocha.
When is the harvest date for Opus One 2016?
As warming increased, so did the pace and the harvest was completed, in just 33 days, on October 12. The Opus One 2016 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.
