84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 1% Malbec
"Very deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a lingering mineral note." - Robert Parkers Wine Advocate
Producer tasting notes:
"The Opus One 2018 offers profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry. Elegant notes of violets, white pepper and rose petals follow and together they deliver a very seductive bouquet. The seamlessly layered flavors build to a crescendo of fresh and juicy black-fruit, accented with hints of orange zest, licorice and dark chocolate. Beautifully balanced, the smooth round tannins and fresh acidity combine to create a soft, creamy mouthfeel and extend the flavors into a long persistent finish." - Opus One
Opus One ist einer der berühmtesten Weine der Welt und wurde ursprünglich als Partnerschaft zwischen zwei der größten Namen in Bordeaux und Napa Valley gegründet: Baron Philippe de Rothschild von Château Mouton Rothschild und Robert Mondavi. Opus One war der erste kalifornische Premiumwein, der in Europa verkauft wurde, und ist neben Harlan Estate und Screaming Eagle einer der ursprünglichen "Kult-Cabernets".
