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From The Winemaker
The 2021 Opus One effuses seductive, dark-fruit aromas of crushed cassis, blackberry, and black cherry with subtle...
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Every bottle in our collection undergoes rigorous authentication protocols, sourced directly through official import channels and verified distributors. This commitment ensures you receive only genuine products of the highest provenance.
From The Winemaker
The 2021 Opus One effuses seductive, dark-fruit aromas of crushed cassis, blackberry, and black cherry with subtle hints of violet, vanilla, and baking spices. Bright and fresh on the attack, concentrated flavors mirror the aromas and are coupled with an exceptionally plush, creamy texture in the mid-palate from the fine-grained tannins. Poignant notes of black tea, licorice, and dark chocolate lead to a long lingering finish. With attentive cellaring, the wine will delight for decades to come.
Opus One 2021 is one of the most celebrated Opus releases of the past decade, a wine already drawing comparisons to legends like 2013 and 2018. Demand is intense, allocations were tight, and most shops are hovering in the mid-$400s to $500s—if they have it at all.
Soil
The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery.
Varietal Breakdown: Cabernet Sauvignon 93%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 2%, Merlot 0.5%, and Malbec 0.5%
Skin Contact: 19 days
Barrel Aging: 19 1/2 months in new French oak
Critical Acclaim
"A classical vintage that perfectly suits the Opus style. Gorgeous vivid plum colour, sculpted, balanced, with a ton of lift, waves of rose petals, iris and peony, soft grilled cumin, sage and white pepper spice. Love the hidden power here and the supple slightly chalky tannins that are structured in their architecture with a precision and carved quality. Precise, layered and stretched out, a brilliant Opus, concentrated and yet delicate. Feels pared back and captures the spirit of early Opus, when it moved forward the conversation of what Napa could be. Michael Silacci director, 100% new oak for ageing extremely well integrated even now."--100 points, Jane Anson.
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