2013 Top 100 - Rank #30
The 2010 Opus One is an absolutely sensational wine. It brings intoxicating aromas of ripe blackberries and dark currant fruit followed by Asian spices, herbs and graphite which weave their way through the wine. It has a wonderful silky texture that is well structured, demonstrating remarkable depth and balance. Everything is wrapped up with a long lingering finish that leaves behind flavors of graphite and dark fruits. It is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Cabernet Franc 5.5%, Merlot 5.5%, Petit Verdot 4% and Malbec 1%. Winemaker Michael Silacci did a phenomenal job with this 2010, this is the best Opus in the last decade and is a clear demonstration of what Opus One is all about, the vision of Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild to bring together the styles of Bordeaux and California. (Best 2015-2030) - November, 2013 - (JD)
97 POINTS
Wine Specifications
Report Date: November, 2013
Drinking Window: 2015-2030
Estimated Value: $235
Vintage: 2010
Producer: Opus One
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Importer: NA
