Opus One Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022 (1500ml)

"Odedi"

Inky in color with a reddish rim. Fruity nose of black currants, plums, licorice, light cedar, earth, cola, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, black tea and light garigge notes. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, oak, light licorice, spices, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, cola, herbs, peppercorn and light vegetables. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a smooth mouthfeel. Elegant and complex, spicy and tangy. Delicious now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. The alcohol is nicely integrated already, although not as high as typically from this region. Robert Parker 95 points. Wine Spectator 92 points. I've had a few vintages of this wine and this is not my favorite, by far. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 1% Malbec. 14% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $450.

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

This Opus is polished with aromas of blackberry and spice. On the palate it’s rich, with velvety tannins, dark fruit, cocoa, and a hint of espresso. The finish is long and flavorful.