![]() I imagine the 2013 may even eclipse this, but this 2012 is one of their great ones, with a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood all present in this beautiful, full-bodied wine that should drink well for 25-30 years. 2012 Opus One, Opus One ABOUT THE WINE A joint venture between the Robert Mondavi company (the family are no longer involved) and the late Baron Philippe de. They have continued to strengthen the quality of wine and seem to have produced a brilliant, world-class wine. This Pauillac lookalike, made by the staff at Mouton Rothschild, is a beauty. A classy, complex, suave and savory 2012 Opus One, with notes of toasty oak and crme de cassis. A classy, complex, suave and savory 2012 Opus One, with notes of toasty oak and crème de cassis. The iconic 2012 Proprietary Red Opus One is a blend of 79 Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 Cabernet Franc, 6 Petit Verdot, 6 Merlot and 2 Malbec aged 18 months in French oak. "The iconic 2012 Proprietary Red Opus One is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot and 2% Malbec aged 18 months in French oak. The wines round mouthfeel and satiny tannins wrap around classic. It continues to be one of the most expensive Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines produced in Napa Valley. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 96 points The wine effuses dark fruit aromas accentuated by subtler notes of forest-floor and graphite. It was the first premium California wine sold in Europe. This is 79% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 2% malbec." Hard not to drink now but better in 2018. Tight and compacted tannins with beautiful fruit and great length. Full body with seamless tannins and balance. Hints of mint too, plus hazelnut and chocolate. "Glorious purity of fruit here with black currants, blueberries, dark chocolate, fresh herbs and forest floor. This refined and age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a long lingering finish, with lively acidity and a sturdy structure at the close.īlend: Cabernet Sauvignon 79%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Petit Verdot 6%, Merlot 6% and Malbec 2%. The wine's round mouthfeel and satiny tannins wrap around classic flavors of cassis,blackberry and black cherry. Opus One - Opus One - 2012 Californian Red Wine Wine Type: Red Wine Country: United States Region: California, Napa Valley Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2012 Opus One effuses fresh dark fruit aromas accentuated by subtler notes of forest-floor and graphite. ![]()
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