![]() The ultimate comparison would be to compare this iconic second wine to its iconic father, the original Opus One wine. ![]() The iconic 2012 Proprietary Red Opus One is a blend of 79 Cabernet. Proof that some traditions are better off broken sometimes, and if done right could open a door to immensely rewarding pleasure with less patience. Double Magnum Bottle (3 L) 0 units available. Boeuf Bourguignon with a rich demi-glace base or duck confit is a sublime pairing to try.Īn unusual and very unorthodox project from the most prominent names in the global wine world and modern winemaking history, hence superbly enjoyable and thought-provoking. The wine’s round mouthfeel and satiny tannins wrap around classic. American classics such as barbecue ribs and brisket are prime choices, while the French side of the wine will marry perfectly with Cote de Boeuf and braised game and lamb dishes as well. Opus One (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012 from Oakville, Napa Valley, California - The wine effuses dark fruit aromas accentuated by subtler notes of forest-floor and graphite. Bright and pleasurable. Opus One Overture is a wine that tastes effortlessly smooth thanks to the masterful blending making a precise, but also staggeringly complex and opulent wine making it a unique experience in the realm of fine wine.Ĭharmingly hefty requires equally inspiring food with an element of sweetness to it. Abundant dark fruit, liquorice and black cherry compliment the vanilla and cedar notes from time in top-quality French oak barrels, very specifically made for the estate in varying degrees of toast. With extended barrel-ageing, and the inclusion of back-vintages of wine, the non-vintage Overture by Opus one overture is a softer, more supple cousin to its illustrious stablemate. The immense structure of the Opus One wines cult classic requires extensive ageing before it becomes a pleasurable drinking experience the company, therefore, decided to put together a second wine which would provide an idea of what a mature Opus One might be like. Magnum is 0 In order to reduce the probability of bushones, we take out 50 pieces from the cork packed every 10,000 pieces and test them if one bushion is. ![]() A truly special release which recently, was only available from the cellar door. This unorthodox practice helps in the creation of a wine that achieves the pinnacle level of silky softness and complexity right upon release. The most unusual aspect of the Overture by Opus One however comes from being a non-vintage blend of multiple years. The Overture is the second wine of the estates, following the Bordelaise tradition of ‘deuxième’ wines. It is revered as one of the most sought-after and finest wines in California. The One Opus is one of the very best wines we sell. Opus One is a wine producer located in Oakville, Napa Valley, California, known for its Bordeaux-style blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon. The world-famous joint venture between the legendary California winemaker Robert Mondavi and the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Bordeaux, Opus One is based right at the heart of Napa Valley, in Oakville AVA.
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