Opus One 2012 is a luxurious wine featuring ripe jammy fruits, exotic spices, and hints of wood, making it a consistently exceptional choice.
Producer
Opus One
Region
Napa Valley, CA
Country
USA
Varietal Composition
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec
Specifications
2016
Vintage
2047
Drink By
14
%
ABV
Vinification
Aged 18 months in French oak
Occasional wine note
Our 1st taste of Opus One was a 2012 that, believe or not, we paired with cheeseburgers. It was love at 1st sip. Yes, if you visit the Opus One winery for a tasting, it is a pretentious and stingy experience that will not leave you wanting, but there is no denying that this wine is special and just delivers year after year. There's lots going on here starting with the ripe jammy blue and red fruits balanced by layers of exotic spices and lots of hints of wood. This is a special wine.
What experts say about this wine
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James Suckling
Fantastic aromas that are complex and complete with blackcurrants, blueberries and herbs, such as basil and bay leaf. But always subtle. Full-bodied yet linear and very refined with a very persistent finish. It shows drive and brightness. So refined at the end. Needs at least three to five years to come together.
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/
100
Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Opus One bursts from the glass with ripe blueberries, black cherry jam and crème de cassis with hints of violets, dark chocolate, cedar chest and cardamom, plus a touch of charcoal. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the palate delivers layer upon layer of opulent stewed black fruit with amazing tension and firm, ripe, fine-grained tannins, finishing long with a whole array of exotic spices coming through.
pairing recommendation
Red Meat
Black Pepper
Peppers
Mushroom
Hard Cheese
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