1995 Opus One, Napa Valley 1x3L

Vinous 93

Freshly cut flowers, raspberries, anise and savory herbs jump from the glass in the 1995 Opus One. A beautifully bright, focused wine, the 1995 stands out for its high-toned aromatics and fabulous balance. All the elements are in the right place. This is a distinctly pretty, feminine Opus One that is all about grace. An attractive aromatic lift rounds things out nicely. Stylistically, the 1995 belongs to the wines of similarly high rainfall vintages such as 1986 and 2011. The 1995 is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 2% Malbec. [Antonio Galloni, 01/06/2013]

Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023

Robert Parker 88

Tasted at “The Sampler’s” icon tasting in London. The Opus One 1995 has a rich, rounded, filter coffee-scented bouquet with touches of dark chocolate developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with toasty tannins, a little oaky and lacking some fruit expression on the finish. Oddly forgettable. Tasted December 2011. [Neal Martin, 12/01/2011]