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Opus One 1994

Opus One 1994

£375.00 GBP
£375.00 GBP
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  • "Fully mature, medium bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with blackberry, tobacco, earth, coffee and black cherry on the nose. Soft textured, with no tannin remaining, the wine ends with a cherry, tobacco and cranberry tinged finish 90 Points" - 90/100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

For California, the 1994 vintage was excellent.

The spring began cool, with temperatures only rising in June. However, a cool July signalled a moderate summer with temperatures only picking up in August. The cool growing season prevented the fruit from becoming overripe and jammy. Most of the harvest took place during the October.

Cabernet Sauvignon was the hero of the vintage with rich, vibrant fruit and complexity. Many of the wines have stood the test of time, aging beautifully. The relatively cool growing conditions gave the wines a noticeable freshness.

Still great, needs drinking very soon

Don't let the rough label put you off, the 'Slurp' is perfect!, 90-95pts depending on your favourite expert!

Winemaker Notes

Napa Valley's 1994 vintage produced wines of extraordinary concentration, depth and balance. Winter and spring rains provided just 75 to 80 % of average rainfall, but moderate temperatures kept the vines from becoming water-stressed. Sunny and dry, March's weather resulted in an early bud break. The following months were cooler than average, extending the growing seasonsignificantly. Showing a profound depth of color, the 1994 Opus One has a rich, full body with supple, velvety tannins and intense aromas of licorice and spice. Retaining great freshness and elegance, the 1994 is a powerful wine which will improve for decades.

Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec

 

History of Opus One

Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi. Producing luxury wines from its Napa Valley vineyards, the partnership made its first vintage in 1979 and has made wine at Opus One since 1991. The facial profile of the two founders is visible on their iconic label. 


Opus One Wine

The essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture.

Guided by the vision of our founders, winemaker Michael Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the Opus One wine is bottled and held an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year.

The Opus One Winery

Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations.

The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. When modern techniques benefit the winegrowing process, they are researched, evaluated and integrated into practice

 

 

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