#2014 opus one plus#

The 2014 is not an obvious Opus One, like the 2010, 2012 or 2013, but over time, I will not be surprised if it challenges or even surpasses some of those vintages. A sleeper wine for the year, the 2014 is shaping up to be a gorgeous wine that will handsomely repay several decades of cellaring. The tannins are firm but also impeccably balanced. Savory, tightly wound and intensely aromatic, the 2014 is going to need time to unwind, but it looks like it will develop along the more classic vintages here.

The 2014 Opus One has turned out to be a gorgeous wine. Earliest bud break in history, mild and dry seasons, harvest from September 5 to October 7.

2% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Sometimes a little overlooked, this is a vintage that falls closer to 2012 than 2013 in profile, at least on this showing - it has velvety tannins that pack a punch, and the concentration is clear, with well-structured confident tannins and a deep swirl of black pepper. Medium-bodied, finely crafted and with an energetic line lifting the red and black fruits, it has a bold frame of grainy tannins and a very long, earth and spice-layered finish.

#2014 opus one plus#

James Sucklingīlended of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec, the Opus One 2014 Proprietary Red Wine sports an inky purple color and nose of crushed black and red currants, black cherries and mulberries with touches of underbrush, sautéed herbs and pencil shavings plus a waft of spice box. Exquisite tension and finesse with an almost Burgundian texture, yet it’s Napa in its soul with ripe fruit, stones, spices and Chinese tea leaf flavors. With the Mayacamas Range separating Napa from Sonoma on the west and the Vaca range defining the valley’s eastern boundary there are many varied exposures, elevations, and soils here that have been deemed worthy of special attention.Mesmerizing aromas of flowers, bark, currants and blackberries. This regular influx of cool, damp air creates a meso-climate that is significantly different from that of the Northern reaches of the valley where the day’s heat can remain trapped and accumulates over the course of the summer growing season.The other great influences on the climate of the valley are the mountains that frame its contours. Encompassing virtually all of Napa County as well as 14 distinct AVAs (American Viticultural Area), this extensive valley system, is home to the cradle of California’s viticultural history. Napa Valley opens to the south where the climate is shaped by the maritime influences of the great San Pablo Bay. Region Info/ Origin By far the most famous appellation in California is the Napa Valley. Opus One then became known as America’s first ultra-premium wine. Two days later he proposed an additional word: “Opus One”.he 19 vintages were simultaneously unveiled in 1984 as Opus One’s first release. Baron Philippe announced his choice, “Opus,” a musical expression denoting the first masterwork of a composer. The partners agreed to choose a name of Latin origin for the joint venture, allowing for easy recognition in both English and French.

In 1982 Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild began label design. n 1981 a single case of the joint venture wine sold for $24,000 at the first Napa Valley Wine Auction – the highest price ever paid for a California wine. The following year the partners officially announced their joint venture. Winery Info/ Brand Château Mouton Rothschild winemaker Lucien Sionneau and Robert Mondavi’s son Timothy made the partnership’s first vintage at the Robert Mondavi Winery in 1979. This still has a ways to go before peaking. Offers a singed alder frame, with a telltale cast iron bolt emerging at the very end. Youthfully packed, featuring currant and cherry paste notes balled up at the core, while savory, menthol and sage flavors stay buried in the background. Description/ Tasting NotesInky purple color and nose of crushed black and red currants, black cherries and mulberries with touches of underbrush, sautéed herbs and pencil shavings plus a waft of spice box.