4/5

fruit

5/5

body

3/5

acidity

5/5

tannin

0/5

sweetness

Opus One

2015 {(currentVariant.size?' | ':'')} {( currentVariant.size )}

Various vintages

Anise / Black fruit / Firm / Floral / Powerful / Structured

Oakville, Napa County, California, United States

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Cellar

VN 97 WA 97

Initial dark fruit, spice and baking aromas in the Opus One 2015 are interwoven with seductive notes of violet, black tea, and sage. The entry is vibrant with ripe dark fruit flavors of plum, blackberry and blueberry followed by hints of vanilla and cocoa. Silky, fine-grained tannins provide structure and a creamy texture. The wine finishes with fresh acidity and a rich, lingering finish that promises longevity in the cellar.

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meat:
Beef, Game, Lamb

cheese:
Blue cheese, Goat cheese, Hard cheese

Reviewer: Antonio Galloni

The 2015 Opus One is rich, sensual and super-polished. That said, 2015 has really shut down since I tasted it last year, which is probably a very good sign for the future. All of the fruit intensity and ripeness of the vintage is evident, but the wine feels a bit more compact and less exuberant than it did at the outset. Sweet floral and spice notes add a gentler touch as the wine opens up just a bit with air.

4/5