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Kirjeldus

Opus One on Napas paiknev kultusveinimõis, mis loodi kahe veinimaailma ikooni Baron Philippe Rothschildi ning Robert Mondavi ühisprojektina 1979. aastal. Opus One on ka üks nendest mitte Bordeaux tippveinidest, mida nüüdseks suures osas ainult läbi Bordeaux veinibörsi (Place de Bordeaux) müüakse. Neid veine ei ole palju – Itaaliast: Masseto ja Solaia; Prantsusmaalt: Hommage a Jacques Perrin; Tšiilist: Sena, Almaviva ja Clos Apalta ning USA-st – Opus One.

Opus One on valmistatud põhiliselt Cabernet Sauvignon ja väiksemates osades Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec ja Merlot viinamarjadest. Kääritamine toimub terasmahutities erinevad viinamarjasordid eraldi, hiljem luuakse lõplik segu. Vein laagerub 18 kuud 100% uutest Prantsuse tammevaatides ning enne müügile tulekut 18 kuud veel pudelis.

Väga puhta ja selge aroomiga, tunda on seedrit, suitsu, uut nahka, tubakat, mustsõstraid, mustikaid, tumedat šokolaadi, värskeid ürte, münti ja kanarbikku. Maitse on täidlane, tunda on šokolaadi ja sarapuupähkleid, hästi integreeritud ja siidised tanniinid.

“A classical vintage that perfectly suits the Opus style. Gorgeous vivid plum colour, sculpted, balanced, with a ton of lift, waves of rose petals, iris and peony, soft grilled cumin, sage and white pepper spice. Love the hidden power here and the supple slightly chalky tannins that are structured in their architecture with a precision and carved quality. Precise, layered and stretched out, a brilliant Opus, concentrated and yet delicate. Feels pared back and captures the spirit of early Opus, when it moved forward the conversation of what Napa could be. Michael Silacci director, 100% new oak for ageing extremely well integrated even now.” Jane Anson 100 points

“The 2021 Opus One is another riveting wine from this estate. Pure cassis, graphite, chocolate, and nicely integrated oak, as well as an undeniable sense of minerality, all emerge from the glass, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, building tannins, wonderful purity and precision, and a great finish. This is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet in the making, and it’s going to evolve for 20-25 years if well stored.” Jeb Dunnuck 99 points

“An enticing aroma of violets, cherry blossoms, fresh blue and black fruit and great structure define this beautiful, age-worthy wine. Subtle layering of fruit and oak spices between firm, fine-grained and supportive tannins gives it a calm intensity. So elegant and polished. Hints of cinnamon and graphite accent blackcurrant and blueberry flavors that linger and grow in a long finish. Already attractive to drink, but best after 2029.” James Suckling 99 points