Opus One - Bordeaux Red Blend Napa Valley 2005 (750ml)
| Producer | Opus One |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Product Category | Red Blend |
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| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot & Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc & Malbec |
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| Vintage | 2005 |
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| Sku | 14915 |
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| UPC | 753604062058 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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| ABV | 14.00% |
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Frequent spring rains through the month of May led to a year of cool temperatures and slow ripening, with an extended harvest that ended on November 2nd. A voluptuous garnet, the 2005 Opus One offers concentrated aromas of blueberry, rose petals, white truffle, licorice and nutmeg. Flavors of cassis, black olives, raspberry and dark chocolate culminate in a long and luscious finish.
Decanter: 96 Points
Stephen Tanzer: 92 Points
Bright ruby. Rather wild, claret-like aromas of currant, black raspberry, leather, dark chocolate, spices and tobacco. Then velvety in texture but also juicy and firmly structured, with mouthcoating flavors of dark berries, bitter cherry, minerals, cola and bitter chocolate. This elegantly styled wine really coats the mouth without coming off as overly sweet. Finishes with noteworthy spine and length. With extended aeration, this grew sweeter and creamier, with the black raspberry fruit taking over.
Wine Spectator: 90 Points
A tightly knit youngster, with hints of earthy cedar, tar and tobacco which join ripe currant, red cherry, anise, leather, sage and spice, ending with a strong, structured tannic finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
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