Opus One

Subtle aromas of fragrant florals, fresh garden herbs and forest floor that give way to a concentrated blend of cherry, blackberry and black currant. Silky entry, with dark fruit flavors and spice.

Fresh dark fruit aromas accentuated by subtler notes of forest floor and graphite; round mouthfeel and satiny tannins wrap around classiv flavors of cassis, blackberry and black cherry.

Fresh aromas of bright red fruits, bay leaf and cassis give way to subtler notes of black tea and white pepper. Round tannins and creamy texture envelop the familiar flavors of fresh cherry and dark chocolate. This polished and age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a satiny finish and a slight grip of tannin at the close.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR A ripe, rich, thick and concentrated Opus, true to the vintage, loaded with black cherry, currant, cedar and anise flavors that gently unfold on the palate.

Aged in new French oak, composed of the varietals of Opus One: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec & Petit Verdot.

Aromas of bright red fruits, herbes de provence, bay leaf and cassis give way to subtler notes of black tea and white pepper.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '10 Opus One offers both a rich and supple, seamless core of earthy dark berry and touches of rustic loam and dried leather scents; dried herbs, olive and savory notes.

94 PTS WILFRED WONG. Refined and elegant, the almost supple, yet very classic '09 Opus One deftly shows ripe fruit, sweet tannins and superb balance; stays long on the palate.

97 PTS WILFRED WONG. A bundle of youthful joy, the enticing and concentrated '08 Opus One exhibits tremendous red currant aromas.

96 PTS WILFRED WONG. A stunning effort, with tremendous elegance, the refined '06 Opus One deftly glides onto palate with flavors of red and black currants, sweet oak and a dusting of cocoa powder.

96 PTS WILFRED WONG. A magnificent wine by any measure whatsoever, the well-defined '04 Opus One presents flavors of red and black currants with an accent of fine earth; long finish, very age worthy.

95 PTS WILFRED WONG. Smooth lines define the well-made '03 Opus One; ripe and rich, yet so well-balanced, this wine seems very approachable; it is but there is much more to come; a superstar wine.

99 PTS WILFRED WONG. Excels with it is own iridescence. Beautiful aromas of ripe pomegranate, perfumed violets and black currants.

98 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of the great Opus Ones of all time; deep and supple with outstanding black currant, cassis flavors with a suggestion of violets; superior balance, long, youthful finish.

94 PTS WILFRED WONG. Fragrant and fine, the well-defined '00 Opus One offers enticing black fruit flavors; the wine's supple yet firm palate makes it a great match with a breast of squab.

100 PTS WILFRED WONG. An incredible wine, the '97 Opus One touches all the bases; intensely aromatic, this wine defines the phrase power and grace; long and lusty, this wine is exceptionally balanced.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '99 Opus One is a complex and stylish wine, with mineral, currant, earth and black berry flavors; gains intensity on the finish.

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The 96 Opus One has wonderful finesse and complexity. Toasty clove, currant, black cherry and spice. Tannins are fine grained.

96 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of the great wonders of the wine world, the '98 Opus One goes far past the usual state-of-the-art superb meritage; dense, ripe, and compelling; ageworthy; (2010-2019).

100 PTS WILFRED WONG. An incredible wine, the '97 Opus One touches all the bases; intensely aromatic, this wine defines the phrase power and grace; long and lusty, this wine is exceptionally balanced.

93 PTS, WILFRED WONG. "Drinking exceptionally well after a decade of bottle age; the '89 Opus One exhibits an uncommonly fine silkiness rarely seen in New World cabernets or Meritages."

97 PTS WILFRED WONG! This may be one of the most remarkable wines ever produced in the New World. Surpassing the incredible 87 & 91 vintages, this wine is easily the top wine of the year.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The fruit emerges gloriously from beneath a subtle earthliness in this Cabernet blend; impressive for its depth, concentration & finesse, with a long, lively aftertaste.

94 PTS WILFRED WONG. Fragrant and fine, the well-defined '00 Opus One offers enticing black fruit flavors; the wine's supple yet firm palate makes it a great match with a breast of squab.

Napa Valley. Full-bodied red blend. 14.5% ABV