![]() It was made available to the public in 1984.In 1993, they released a second wine, the Opus One Overture, in keeping with Bordeaux customs. In 1981, however, at the First Napa Valley Auction, a single case of it sold for $24,000, garnering special notice. It remains the most expensive Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine ever made.The 1979 release of Opus One was the result of a 1970s partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, two highly regarded individuals from Bordeaux and the Napa Valley. 173 / 750ml Red - Bold and Structured Vineyard notes: 'Overture is a timeless reflection of our Opus One estate vineyards. It was the first premium California wine to be released in Europe and one of the first “Cult Cabernets” to garner widespread popularity. A California red wine from the Oakville vineyards of the famed Napa Valley, the Opus One Overture is a Bordeaux blend that ranks among the top 1 of all. From the winery: Overture reflects the winemakers artistry by showcasing the talent of blending five traditional Bordeaux grape varieties and capturing. Opus One is a single wine derived from Oakville’s estate vineyards. The meat’s fattiness mixed with the roasting spices and the opulence of your Opus One Overture? That is a feast fit for a king, right there on your table. We recommend a succulent slow-roasted seasoned lamb shoulder. However, when paired with red foods, this wine’s tannins become very mellow. This wine from California pairs well with muenster, smoked gouda, cheddar, and manchego. Certainly, this Bordeaux grape mix merits a spot on your collection. On the palate, it has a wonderful, refined, velvety texture, almost smooth. On the nose, Opus One Overture is floral and sweet, with oak, vanilla, chocolate, and traces of blackberries and smoke. The finish is gourmande and suave.This Napa Valley treasure is dry and moderately acidic, and its vivid blood crimson hue suggests its powerful flavor. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy boysenberry, fleshy cassis and slight notes of fleshy strawberry, redcurrant, violet / cornflower associated with a subtle / discreet touch of wood, cardamom, nutmeg, slight / discreet touches of caramelized oak (in the background) as well as subtle hints of dark chocolate, caramelization (on the finish) and a subtle hint of almond (on the finish / in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit aerial and offers a beautiful delicacy / finesse, gourmandise, a slight juiciness, a beautiful tension, a good definition, a slight acid frame, a beautiful guideline, a good tannic structure, a nice fat as well as a beautiful, silky and slightly creamy (in the background) matter. ![]() It reveals notes of boysenberry, cassis and small wild fruits associated with discreet touches of wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, slight hints of cornflower, violet as well as a discreet hint of nutmeg, wood, subtle touches of black pepper and spices. The nose is fruity, elegant, aromatic and charming. ![]() ![]() Tannins are precise, elegant, racy and very finely firm. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/pulpy blueberry, small notes of plum associated with touches of juicy/fresh red berries, cherry as well as hints of tonka bean, strawberry flowers, caramelization, toasted as well as very discreet hints of mild tobacco, vanilla, a subtle hint of almond and toasted oak. Product turnaround time varies by location of inventory and your chosen method of shipping/pickup. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, full of control/delicacy, full of finesse and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a certain unctuosity, a beautiful finesse of the grain, subtility as well as well as a beautiful freshness, energy and a beautiful balance. It reveals notes of pulpy Boysen berry, juicy/fresh violet plum, small notes of juicy/fresh raspberry associated with touches of violet, strawberry, lily, small ripe fruits as well as fine hints of juicy/fresh blueberry, touches of sweet spices, cuben pepper and discreet hints of fresh tobacco. The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers delicacy, deepness, complexity as well as a beautiful freshness. ![]()
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