![]() We plan to keep the blend Grenache and Mourvèdre dominant but want to bring in these supporting characters for a little extra complexity. Since 2014 we have planted 8 more blocks 2 North facing Grenache blocks, 2 big south slopes with head trained Monastrell (the Spanish version of Mourvèdre), a North face Syrah block, and some blocks of Carignane and Cinsault. These blocks are extremely rocky and steep, a twin of our Syrah block at Booker Vineyard, with a vertical rise of 200 feet in a single row! Our hunches were right and the fruit off these blocks are mind blowing. We locked down our favorite blocks, an amazing 5 acre South slope planted to Mourvèdre 369 and Grenache 362, two of my favorite clones. Our friend Bill Gibbs (of Heart Stone fame) purchased the property with 40 acres already planted to Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Zinfandel. The G2 vineyard is only half a mile from our estate, directly to the South West. The mid-weight style is a bit Old World-leaning in this striking, super-classic Opus One.Beginning with the 2014 vintage, we brought a new vineyard into the fold. Readers should plan on giving the 2014 another few years in bottle at a minimum. Stylistically, the 2014 is bright and also a touch linear, with a construction built more on focus rather than opulence. The 2014 Opus One is not as showy or obvious as some of the other surrounding vintages, but it will have its day. The winery was founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi to create a single Bordeaux style blend based upon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Average of 94.4 points in 69 community wine reviews on 2014 Opus One, plus professional notes, label images, wine details, and recommendations on when to drink. The wine was called napamedoc until 1982 when it was named Opus One. Medium-bodied, finely crafted and with an energetic line lifting the red and black fruits, it has a bold frame of grainy tannins and a very long, earth and spice-layered finish. Opus One Winery is a winery in Oakville, California, United States. ~97JSīlended of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec, the Opus One 2014 Proprietary Red Wine sports an inky purple color and nose of crushed black and red currants, black cherries and mulberries with touches of underbrush, sautéed herbs and pencil shavings plus a waft of spice box. Exquisite tension and finesse with an almost Burgundian texture, yet it’s Napa in its soul with ripe fruit, stones, spices and Chinese tea leaf flavors. Mesmerizing aromas of flowers, bark, currants and blackberries. *Original wood case available upon request. Enjoyable now, the wine will delight for years to come.īlend: Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Petit Verdot 7%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Merlot 5%, and Malbec 2% Fine-grained tannins offer a velvety texture and complex structure that builds to a long, vibrantly fresh finish with a touch of mocha. After a silky entry, dark fruit flavors emerge with hints of baking spice and black olive. The 2014 Opus One exudes subtle aromas of fragrant florals, fresh garden herbs and forest floor that give way to a concentrated blend of red cherry, blackberry and black currant. After an early rainstorm, there was a brief pause but the succinct harvest was completed on October 7th. Following a near-perfect growing season, harvest commenced on September 5th just as the grapes reflected an ideal balance between freshness and concentration. Timely rainfall and a continuation of mild and dry conditions throughout the year allowed the grapevines to support the slightly higher-than-expected yields. ![]() The 2014 vintage was precocious – marked by the earliest bud break in winery history. Dedicated to uncompromised quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come. Opus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. ![]() By combining the great winemaking traditions and innovations of both families, the founders’ singular goal was t o create an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley. ![]() Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château Mouton R othschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi.
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