2015 OPUS ONE 750ML PLUS

In my view, the 2015 will always be more extroverted, although it does need time to be at its most expressive. Winemaker Michael Silacci add that the 2015 will, in his view, follow a similar trajectory to the 2008, which he later opened for the sake of comparison. Just bottled a month prior to this tasting, the 2015 is naturally a bit more reticent than it has been in the past. That said, 2015 has really shut down since I tasted it last year, which is probably a very good sign. There is more than enough depth for the 2015 to develop positively for 20-25 years, perhaps more. The 2015 Opus One is rich, sensual and super-polished. At this stage, the new oak is still a bit prominent, but that should not be an issue as the wine ages. Dark, sumptuous and voluptuous in the glass, with no hard edges, the 2015 captures all the essence of the vintage while retaining a good bit of aromatic freshness. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. CA (ships to NY) 15 shipping for up to a case More shipping info Shipping info. ' The 2015 Opus One is just as fabulous from bottle as it was from barrel. The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. Opus One Proprietary Red 2015 750ml Bottle. This wine was tasted as a tank sample, but it is due to be bottled soon.' Robert Parker 96-98+ Points The palate is big, voluptuous and totally decadent, with velvety tannins and just enough freshness framing the rich, spicy black fruits, finishing with a lovely perfumed lift.

2015 OPUS ONE 750ML PLUS

' Blended of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec and displaying a medium to deep garnet-purple color, the Opus One 2015 Proprietary Red Wine is a sexy, beautiful spice-bomb, with tons of cinnamon stick, cloves, fenugreek and pepper notes springing forth over a core of mulberries, plum preserves, blackberry pie and fragrant earth plus a waft of lavender.

2015 opus one 750ml