Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully bright and crunchy, with bags of fresh black and red berries and a wonderfully plush, finely grained texture, finishing long and fragrant. Opus One Napa Valley Vintage: 2012 Price: 18980.- Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 79, Cabernet Franc 7, Petit Verdot 6, Merlot 6, and Malbec 2. “So, when we took it out of barrel to prepare for bottling we added a few more components.” Medium to deep garnet-purple color, it bursts from the glass with beautiful violets, lavender, rose hip tea and chocolate-covered cherries scents over a core of crushed blackberries, black cherries, cassis and iron ore. “This wine was too much-too much like a caricature for me,” winemaker Michael Silacci confessed to me while tasting the 2015 Opus One together again recently. 81% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petit verdot, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot and 2% malbec. I like it slightly better than the excellent 2014. me,winemaker Michael Silacci confessed to me while tasting the 2015 Opus One together again recently. All about harmonious fruit and tannin balance. Brightness is the word that comes to mind. James Suckling-Napa, CA- Purity and brilliance on the nose with so much currant and flower character. Roses, currant bush and fresh leaves, too. Purity and brilliance on the nose with so much currant and flower character. Wine Specifications Report Date: January, 2015 Producer: Opus One Vintage: 2005 Release Price: 150 Drinking Window: 2016-2026 Country: United States.
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