Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. £4,150.00 12x75cl Highest score 94 POP score 296. The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. Guided by the vision of our founders, winemaker Michael Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the Opus One wine is bottled and held an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year.
2002 OPUS ONE WINE PRICE FULL
Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. 456 / 750ml Red - Bold and Structured 4 from 8 User Ratings 91 / 100 from 7 Critic Reviews Critic tasting note: 'Ripe, juicy, long, full bodied, and fruity, with depth, concentration and real, fruit and licorice in the finish. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage.
The facial profile of the two founders is visible on their iconic label. Producing luxury wines from its Napa Valley vineyards, the partnership made its first vintage in 1979 and has made wine at Opus One since 1991. Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi. Bordeaux-style blend that commands some of the highest prices in the Napa Valley. Learn about Opus One, it’s history, the winery and the wine. Opus One Winery was founded in 1979 as a joint venture between Robert. Harvest began on September 9th with Malbec and concluded with a small lot of Cabernet Franc crushed on October 11th.īlend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot Opus One thinned these clusters to the lowest per-acre yield in a decade, balancing the fruit with its canopy of leaves while encouraging high quality and concentration in the berries. Light precipitation and moderate temperatures in the spring boosted soil moisture and prompted a good fruit set with high berry counts in individual clusters. The 2002 vintage in Oakville saw only one significant rainfall in January, with most rains falling in December of the prior year. Silky tannins and a seamless balance enhance a long, unwavering finish accented by bittersweet chocolate and a hint of smoke.
A marriage of richness and restraint, the wine combines a lean, vibrant entry with profound mid-palate density. Showing nuances of dried strawberry, vanilla bean, and mocha in the nose, the wine offers lavish flavors of cassis, black cherry, plum, and espresso.
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