2018 was cooler with a little bit more acidity.” Both vintages are a triumph at Opus One and a testament to the subtle changes that Silacci and his team have been conducting in the vineyards and winery over the last 15+ years. I like the intensity of the 2018s-2019 is a bit above it. give way to a concentrated blend of red cherry, blackberry and black currant. 2018 is elegant, and that’s not an excuse for being lighter. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle. Comparing the 2018 vintage with 2019, winemaker Michael Silacci commented, “There’s a little more richness to 2019. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture.
Medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with a lively backbone and tightly wound black and red berry layers, it finishes with a compelling herbal lift.ĭuring my recent visit to Opus One, I tasted five vintages of the “grand vin,” including a barrel sample of the 2019, which will be published separately in a dedicated report. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One by the character of each vintage. The 2014 Opus One offers a compelling interplay of aromatics. Deep garnet colored, the 2014 Opus One opens with youthful notes of warm blackberries, chocolate-covered cherries, redcurrant jelly and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of bay leaves, tobacco leaf and underbrush. 80 Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 Petit Verdot, 6 Cabernet Franc, 5 Merlot and 2 Malbec.
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