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1996 Opus One Proprietary
| Vineyard: | Opus One |
| Price: | $195.00- $395.00 |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec |
| Style: | Red Wine |
| Region: | United States |
| Other Vintages: | 1998 1984 |
| Drink By | 1998 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
A decreased berry set in May followedd by sunny days and warm July nights brought the smaller-than-average crop of 1996 to maturity in mid-September. Showing deep color, the wines are bold and concentrated, with supple texture, lush flavors, and a smooth, lingering finish.
Expert Reviews
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International Wine CellarRating: 92/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 90, May/June 2000. Bright full ruby-red. Pungent black raspberry, leather, game, chocolate, espresso, pepper and fresh herbs. Juicy, bright and very concentrated, with crunchy currant, tobacco and dark chocolate flavors supported and amplified by a firm spine of acidity. Long on personality. Finishes with dusty tannins and excellent length.
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BackgroundA decreased berry set in May followed by sunny days and warm July nights brought the smaller-than-average crop of 1996 to maturity in mid-September. Showing deep color, the wines are bold and concentrated, with supple texture, lush flavors, and a smooth, lingering finish.
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Wine AdvocateRating: 94/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 126 on Jan-00
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User Tasting Note
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jldesignerOn the same meal, we opened a 1989 and a 1996 opus One The 1996 was more interesting and better than the 1989 which has started its decline. Honestly, this bottle should have been opened maybe 5 years earlier. We opened it in 2005.
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collr00793 points
