Harmonious and lively, the flavors linger to create an enduring finish with touches of dark chocolate and espresso. Juicy flavors of black cherry and cassis flood the palate and creamy tannins deliver a delightfully round structure. The initial bouquet is augmented by nuanced notes of sage and black olive. The 2016 offers aromas of fresh red and blue fruit, baking spices and a hint of spring florals. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. A bit more classically backward than its Oakville peers, so tuck this away in the cellar. An iron edge pierces the finish, while the fruit keeps pace. The blend is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec.Ī focused, restrained style, with a steady beam of fresh red and black currant preserve flavors, laced with bay leaf, cedar and tobacco notes.
The classic blackberry and cassis character of Cabernet Sauvignon melds seamlessly with the black cherry, red currant and violet from the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit. This remarkable terroir expresses itself in the complex aromas, flavors and especially, textures of Overture. After spending 17 months in new French oak and a year in bottle. Overture is a timeless reflection of our Opus One estate vineyards. Of the last four vintages, the 2016 is certainly the most open-knit in the early going. The 2018 vintage contains all five Bordeaux varieties, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (84). I expect the 2016 will enjoy a long drinking window that will start to open relatively soon. In this mini-vertical, the 2016 most closely resembles the 2014, although it has more mid-palate sweetness and overall depth, along with a slightly darker profile. The 2016 Opus One has turned out beautifully. This a very decadent expression of Opus One with a provocatively effortless harmoniousness that is truly difficult to resist. Full-bodied, super concentrated and packed with black and blue fruits, the palate is built like a brick house with firm, ripe, finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and perfumed. Very deep purple-black, the nose reveals profound notions of chocolate-covered cherries, crème de cassis, blueberry compote and licorice with touches of tobacco, cedar chest, Sichuan pepper, eucalyptus and violets. Needs at least three to five years to come together.Ī blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec, the Opus One 2016 Proprietary Red Wine was recently bottled in July and August 2018.
Full-bodied yet linear and very refined with a very persistent finish.
Fantastic aromas that are complex and complete with blackcurrants, blueberries and herbs, such as basil and bay leaf.
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