Opus One Napa Red 2017 Size:1.5L

Opus One Napa Red 2017 Size:1.5L96 Pts Decanter A fist of late summer cherries, raspberry and bilberry fruits set out their stall, all with the juicy character that confirms, even in a hot vintage like 2017, Opus can deliver balance and sculpted elegance. Beautiful grip, creamy texture with a strikingly powerful tannic frame. As the wine stays in the glass the floral aromatics begin to bloom up. A brilliant Opus. 20 days maceration around half what it would have been a decade ago.

blending bright pineapple flavors with premium tequila and natural lime

Its sturdy plastic body is offset with colorful chrome

The resulting wine is a softer

Later still

A blast of tropical aroma is followed by a resiny and balanced flavor

showing focus and detail

clean palate brings fruity flavors of green apple

and tropical finish

with elegant notes of oak wood and minerals due to its aging process in sherry casks

There is good intensity in the nose with well integrated aromas that hint of ripe blackberries

with a touch of angelica-like musk a hint of citrus and cassia

in Piedmont