{"product_id":"2015-opus-one-napa-valley","title":"2015 Opus One Napa Valley","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Juicy and So Gorgeous!\"~98 JS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Rich, Sensual and Super Polished\" ~ 97 VM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 Point Vintage ~Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCult Winery Founded by Robert Mondavi \u0026amp; Mouton Rothschild's Owner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpus One\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded by \u003cstrong\u003eBaron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary proprietor of Château Mouton-Rothschild\u003c\/strong\u003e, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. By combining the great winemaking traditions and innovations of both families, the founders’ singular goal was to \u003cstrong\u003ecreate an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpus One, like any great work, arose out of passion. Dedicated to uncompromised quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Original wood case available upon request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial dark fruit, spice, and baking aromas in the 2015 Opus One 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon 81%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Merlot 6%, Petit Verdot 4%, Malbec 2%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity and brilliance on the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e with so much currant and flower character. Roses, currant bush, and fresh leaves, too. Brightness is the word that comes to mind. Full-bodied and broad-shouldered. \u003cstrong\u003eJuicy and so gorgeous now.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balance is so wonderful here. All about harmonious fruit and tannin balance. I like it slightly better than the excellent 2014.  ~98 James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine was too much—too much like a caricature for me,” winemaker Michael Silacci confessed to me while tasting the 2015 Opus One together again recently. “So, when we took it out of the barrel to prepare for bottling, we added a few more components.” Medium to deep garnet-purple color,\u003cstrong\u003e it bursts from the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e with beautiful violet, lavender, rose hip tea, and chocolate-covered cherries scents over a core of crushed blackberries, black cherries, cassis, and iron ore. \u003cstrong\u003eMedium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully bright and crunchy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with bags of fresh black and red berries and a wonderfully plush, finely grained texture, finishing long and fragrant. ~97 Robert Parker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Opus One is\u003cstrong\u003e rich, sensual, and super-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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. ~97 Vinous Media\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32167623098471,"sku":"OPUS2015","price":498.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2015-Opus-One-Napa-Valley.png?v=1758340341","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2015-opus-one-napa-valley","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}