OPUS ONE OVERTURE

Opus One Overture

“Then multi-vintage blend that until recently has been available only at the winery in Napa Valley, now being commercialised to beat the drum a bit more for Opus. Deep ruby with a pale rim. Very sweet, ripe, penetrating nose that screams Napa Valley. An edge of cocoa. Light, lively and open with just a little bit of rusty nail on the end. Perfectly friendly… ” – 17.5/20, Jancis Robinson

VARIETIES: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec
REGION: United States / California / North Coast / Napa County / Napa Valley
AGEING: –
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 10 years
SERVE: Serve at 16 – 18ºC
CRITICS SCORES: 93/D

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Overture | Range | Opus One

Beginning in 1993 and following in the tradition of great Bordeaux estates, Opus One created a fine second wine called Overture. Every acre of the estate vineyard is meticulously farmed with the attention to detail and singular focus required to produce Opus One. This scrutiny carries through the blending process and certain lots will not be included in the final Opus One blend. Yet, when these lots are afforded additional time in barrel along with the added flexibility of blending across multiple vintages, the final wine achieves a remarkable elegance and complexity.

Overture displays a vibrant garnet color with The blackberry and cassis characters of Cabernet Sauvignon melds seamlessly with the black cherry, red current, violet and deep plum of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Barrel aging weaves in the nuances of vanilla and toasty oak spices while enhancing the wine’s elegant texture and sensual mouthfeel. By blending several vintages, the spectrum of nuances is broadened and enhances the soft, supple mid-palate, which are the hallmarks of Overture.