![]() ![]() Wine Whisky Rum Spirits Best Sellers Brands Gifts Vintage chart Sale Blog About Contact FAQ Facebook Instagram Home Wine United States Napa Valley Promontory Napa Valley Napa Valley 2016. ![]() We enjoyed this visit so much more than our first because of the pairings plus our host, Jorge and his wonderful explanations of the production and winery philosophy. Promontory Napa Valley a red wine from Napa Valley in United States. 365 Opus One Napa Valley 2016 A focused, restrained style, with a steady beam of fresh red and black currant preserve flavors, laced with bay leaf, cedar and tobacco notes. My husband and I had first visited Opus in 2017, and this time brought two couples who are good friends. We enjoyed three vintages plus a glass of overture (a blend of the blends). A less involved tasting is also available….but if you are able the pairing experience is really worth your time. 2016 Opus One Napa Valley, USA Avg Price (ex-tax) 461 / 750ml Red - Bold and Structured 5 from 22 User Ratings 95 / 100 from 6 Critic Reviews Critic tasting note: 'The nose is elegant, spicy and offers power, a beautiful finesse and complexity. Views from all angles of the mountains and vineyards are postcard worthy, and the guided tasting is informative and made even more enjoyable by accompanying curated bites. Touring the winery is fascinating and a bit awe inspiring, too. How many wineries make just one wine…but do so with such care and attention that each vintage is better than the last? Conditions with weather obviously impact production, but here there is such focus on creating the best blend possible each year and it shows in the glass. This winery set the bar high for the region when it was first created and it continues to push that bar higher. ![]() We were not fond of the chef's selection (crackers and nuts) to accompany our tasting, but that did not detract from our experience in any way.Ī visit to Napa Valley is not complete without a tasting and tour of Opus One. A creamy entry gives way to layers of complexity which unfold in the. We tasted black cherry and chocolate notes and loved it so much that we purchased a bottle to enjoy on our 40th wedding anniversary next year. The 2013 Opus One offers splendid aromas of blueberry, cassis, and blackberries. Opus One only creates red blend wines and they are very expensive, but worth it because they know how to age and blend delicious and elegant wines. All of the staff were welcoming and acted in a professional manner, but we were made to feel comfortable throughout the experience. When we arrived early for our tasting, we were worried after seeing the opulent tasting room and beautifully manicured grounds that the place might be too stuffy and pretentious for us. He was very knowledgeable, as you might expect, but in a warm and friendly manner. Our time there was heightened by having Brendon as our specialist. A truly 5 star experience just begins to tell the story of our first visit and wine tasting at Opus One Winery. ![]()
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