2018 Opus One Red Wine Napa Valley
99 Points James Suckling
“Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender,
lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and
blackcurrants. Some slate and graphite, too. It’s full-bodied, yet ever
so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes.
Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemongrass highlight the dark fruit.
The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement.
Lasts for minutes. So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026.”
98 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
“Very deep garnet-purple in
color, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold
boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus
emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and
black truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly
wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins
and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a
lingering mineral note.”
