Cuvee 2019: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Veldot, 6 % Cabernet Franc, 8 % Merlot, 2 % Melbec
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!
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!
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Liquid capacity | 0,75l |
| Colour | red |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Winemaker/Chateau | Rothschild/Mondavi |
| Drink maturity | 2028 - 2050 |
| Alcohol | 14,5% |
| Gabriel/Bordeaux Total Rating | - |
| Wine-Spectator Rating | - |
| Parker/The Wine Advocate Rating | Ø 98.0 |
| Neal Martin Rating | - |
| Delivery time | Fall 2022 |
| Miscellaneous | Contains sulphites |
