Napa Valley 2019
VS, Napa Valley
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Robert Parker
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James Suckling
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Jeb Dunnuck
Proefnotitie
De '2019 Opus One' is een geconcentreerde, mooi gestructureerde wijn die vooral weet te overtuigen met zijn geweldige aroma en overvloed. In het glas presenteert hij zich robijnrood met purperen reflecties, in de neus charmeren zwarte aalbessen, moerbeien, rozen en viooltjes met een licht peperige toets. Op de tong verschijnen sappig bessenfruit, fijne specerijen en geroosterde tonen die zich harmonieus verbinden met fluweelzachte tannines. De grandioze finish profiteert van een aards-minerale toets. Nu al een schitterend opus en de tijd zal hem ook nog goeddoen.
Onderscheidingen
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Robert Parker
Robert Parker
Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that usually the blends are finished in January or February after the vintage. This year, with the 2019s, he was still tweaking the blend, but he did mention that this is "pretty close to the final blend."
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Opus One leaps from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, mulberries and fresh blackcurrants plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper and iron ore. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with juicy black, blue and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and background freshness, finishing on a compelling earthy/mineral note.
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James Suckling
James Suckling
The purity of fruit is really something else here, with currants and fresh flowers, such as violets and roses. Flower stems as well. Fantastic length and structure to the wine, with tightness and focus. Wonderful fruit. Graceful. A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc and 1% malbec.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jeb Dunnuck
Similarly ruby/purple-hued, the 2019 Opus One is cut from the same cloth as the 2018 yet has a touch more baby fat and opulence, at least as this stage. Beautiful black raspberry, cassis, toasted spice, lead pencil, and subtle oak all make an appearance, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a rounded, layered mouthfeel, impressive tannins, and a great finish. I don't think it has the same precision as the 2018, but it brings another level of hedonism. It's another beautiful wine from this team. The blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot.
De wijn
De Rothschild & Mondavi '2019 Opus One Napa Valley' is gevinifieerd van 87% cabernet sauvignon, 6% merlot, 3% malbec, 2% cabernet franc en 2% petit verdot.
Productinformatie
| Artikel nummer | 151506 |
| Wijnsoort | Rode wijn |
| Druivensoort(en) | 78% Cabernet Sauvignon , 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec |
| Land | VS |
| Regio | Napa Valley |
| Jaargang | 2019 |
| Smaak | droog |
| Netto hoeveelheid (L) | 0,75 L |
| Alcoholgehalte (%) | 14,00 % vol |
| Rijpingspotentieel | 2042 |
| Wettelijke vermelding | bevat sulfieten |
| Wijnproducent | Opus One Winery |
| Adres | Bottelaar: Opus One Winery, 1144 Oakville Cross Road, US-94562 Oakville |
