It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. This singular mission shapes every vintage, today and for generations to come.” ~ Opus One Winery Together, our founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality. “Opus One is the realized dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. I used a decanter called vSpin to aerate it, and it opened it beautifully. I enjoyed sharing it with my loved ones, and it was a memorable evening. The wine is perfectly balanced, and all the other elements come together harmoniously. However, since I have no patience, and life is passing by so quickly, I decided it was time to open it up and enjoy “Gina’s Dolce Vita” to the fullest. A wine of such magnitude is made to age in the cellar in order to enjoy the optimal flavor profiles. The earthiness of the veggies weaved magically with this iconic wine. This is a special occasion wine and I paired it with a mouth-watering rack of lamb and a delectable eggplant dish called ratatouille. The tannins are velvety and the finish is extremely persistent. The wine is dense with layers of complexity. The objective of Opus One was simple: to combine the expertise of Mouton-Rothschild and Mondavi in order to produce the very best red wine, equivalent to a. It has a luscious mouthfeel with hints of dark cocoa, tobacco, leather, and black pepper. The nose boasts intense aromas of cedar, chocolate, dark plums, and intoxicating spices. All you have to do is, take a good whiff of it to realize that this wine is in a class of its own. The color is an intense crimson red with slow-moving legs and a 14.5% ABV. It’s made with 5 varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. This opulent red wine is made in the exact same fashion as a Bordeaux First Growth.
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