![]() Drink, enjoy and melt away into a world of your own. Cabernet Sauvignon 78, Merlot 8, Petit Verdot 6, Cabernet Franc 6 and Malbec 2 Skin Contact. This is quite possibly one of the sexiest wines I have every tasted and at an average price point (retail) of $200 a bottle, it really should be and is (for me anyway) the Brad Pitt of wines. As the wine opened up more it rested nicely on the palate and had a fullness that made this wine really juicy – incredible tannins that made you suck your cheeks in a little. I slowly took my first sip and truly understood the hype! Smooth, rich, creamy, smoky, intense with a taste of bitter chocolate and sweet ripe cherries. The aroma is subtle and not pungent like I thought it would be – ripe cherries and dark chocolate with a hint of aniseed. I wanted to drink it immediately, but out of respect for the wine I swirled it for a minute and then inhaled my first nose. The Opus One is a deep, dark cherry color – almost opaque. We slowly opened the wine and poured the first glass. Opus One 2017 from Oakville, Napa Valley, California - The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. Starting with the 2007 vintage, Opus One started making improvements and thus, much better wine. ![]() During that time, the property produced wines that were not equal to their terroir or ability. Opus One went through a bad patch for close to a decade. Cheers Marcella – Lauren, Catherine, Larry & Me! (please excuse the non-red wine drinking glasses) Opus One is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms and pasta.
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