Opus One Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

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Healthy dark red with ruby tones. Mature, sauvage, expressive scents of blackberry, truffle, leather, violet, game and spice cake, along with a whiff of Band-Aid. A fairly plush, alluring midweight with lovely breadth and grain and a distinctly wild, mature character to its savory dark berry, leather and meat flavors. Nice restrained sweetness and texture. Finishes with a broad dusting of substantial tannins and good length. A tad dry-edged but still quite good, although fans of more polite wines may want to give this a pass. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, June 2020)

Healthy dark red with ruby tones. Mature, sauvage, expressive scents of blackberry, truffle, leather, violet, game and spice cake, along with a whiff of Band-Aid. A fairly plush, alluring midweight with lovely breadth and grain and a distinctly wild, mature character to its savory dark berry, leather and meat flavors. Nice restrained sweetness and texture. Finishes with a broad dusting of substantial tannins and good length. A tad dry-edged but still quite good, although fans of more polite wines may want to give this a pass. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, June 2020)

9.1

LM Segal Delectable Pro

Striking in how unlike any other Opus this was. This was Bordeaux by any blind, and a good one at that, notably in the restrained dark red fruit and gentle application of oak. Feminine and medium-bodied, it was wonderful. I’d drink up, though, as it whispered a turn to dry after the long finish.

Striking in how unlike any other Opus this was. This was Bordeaux by any blind, and a good one at that, notably in the restrained dark red fruit and gentle application of oak. Feminine and medium-bodied, it was wonderful. I’d drink up, though, as it whispered a turn to dry after the long finish.

9.4

Ron R Delectable Pro

Exceptional. Power with subtly. Open knit and plush nose. Sexy on the palette. Reminds me of @Bill Bender. This is a poster-child for balance and restraint. First growth in every way.

Exceptional. Power with subtly. Open knit and plush nose. Sexy on the palette. Reminds me of @Bill Bender. This is a poster-child for balance and restraint. First growth in every way.

9.7

Mike Saviage Delectable Pro

Nice wine but not complex. Young and fruity. Lacks impact on the finish.

Nice wine but not complex. Young and fruity. Lacks impact on the finish.

8.9

Dominik Breer Delectable Pro

One of my absolute favorite vintages

One of my absolute favorite vintages

9.4

John Wight Delectable Pro

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

Can someone say wood tannins! ( someone brought this in)

Can someone say wood tannins! ( someone brought this in)

7.8

Michael Cammarata

Classic opus. Hints of spice and tobacco. Smooth all the way through.

Classic opus. Hints of spice and tobacco. Smooth all the way through.

9.7

Michael Salmasi

A superb wine and excellent vintage. Drinks very smoothly. Well balanced with both lighter of plum and darker notes of oaky chocolate.

A superb wine and excellent vintage. Drinks very smoothly. Well balanced with both lighter of plum and darker notes of oaky chocolate.

9.4

Alison Mancinelli

2001 vintage

2001 vintage

9.1

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

Full bodied and complex with just the beat hints of spices and currant.

Full bodied and complex with just the beat hints of spices and currant.

9.5

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