In an emphatically fruity style, showing solid closing thrust, strong persistence and gently gripping tannins. Silky and broad on the palate, offering concentrated black raspberry, cherry-vanilla and coconut flavors that become spicier with aeration. An expansive, highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, cola, incense and toasty oak, with a sexy floral overtone. "(raised in a 50/50 combination of new and used French and American oak barrels for 18 months) Vivid ruby-red.
Enlivening wine with a long and complex aftertaste." Decanter 90 Points "Sweet, ripe, plummy nose followed by notes of rosemary and thyme. VINIFICATION: Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature aged in American and French oak barrels -50% each- for 18 months. Well-balanced, well-structured and elegant in mouth displaying some splendid taste of fruit and bouquet too.īurgo Viejo Reserva Wine vinification has occurred blending different grape varieties to produce an aged wine that will surely keep maturity and fullness from the vineyard until the very moment of uncorking. The mid-weight style is a bit Old World-leaning in this striking, super-classic Opus One.Burgo Viejo Rioja Reserva is made from 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha & 5% Carignan.īurgo Viejo Rioja Reserva presents with red ruby color black pepper and vanilla flavors and some mature black fruit taste too. 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. 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.
#2014 OPUS ONE PLUS#
~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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