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2004 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine Napa Valley (half bottle)
| Vineyard: | Opus One |
| Price: | $159.00- $169.00 |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot |
| Style: | Red Wine |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Bordeaux-like in its structure and balance, showing cedary oak, dusty berry, dried currant and mineral, with hints of herb and sage. The flavors firm up on the finish, and this is rich and intense without being heavy. Needs decanting. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Best from 2009 through 2015."
Wine Spectator
90 Points
Expert Reviews
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International Wine CellarGood full ruby. Roasted black raspberry, blackberry, spicecake, licorice, minerals and nutty oak on the nose. Denser than the 2005 and a step up in intensity but nicely light on its feet. There's lovely sweetness to the black fruit and licorice flavors. Finishes with big but sweet tannins and a lingering minerality. This makes the 2005 seem a bit dry by comparison. Bottled in July of 2006, for the first time without being fined.
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BackgroundThe harvest of 2004 ended October 1st with the lowest per-acre yield since 1987. Showing a lustrous dark ruby, the 2004 Opus One presents aromas of violets, cedar, black tea leaves, black pepper and brioche. A soft, creamy entry gives way to a concentrated mid-palate; elements of cassis, toffee and cocoa round out the rich flavors of the wine. Intense fruit, bright acid and sturdy tannins promise resilience and longevity.
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CellarTracker Community Tasting NotesCommunity Tasting Notes (average 91.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 21 notes)
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Wine Spectator
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rinnocenziWS 90
