2015 Opus One, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Robert Parker 97

a oeThis wine was too mucha too much like a caricature for me,a winemaker Michael Silacci confessed to me while tasting the 2015 Opus One together again recently. a oeSo, when we took it out of barrel to prepare for bottling we added a few more components.a Medium to deep garnet-purple color, it bursts from the glass with beautiful violets, lavender, rose hip tea and chocolate-covered cherries scents over a core of crushed blackberries, black cherries, cassis and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully bright and crunchy, with bags of fresh black and red berries and a wonderfully plush, finely grained texture, finishing long and fragrant. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 09/10/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2040

Vinous 97

The 2015 Opus One is a terrific example of the year. Super-ripe and flamboyant in style, with tons of fruit pushed forward, the 2015 has a lot to offer. Today, the primary intensity of the fruit and some of the new oak need time to subside, but there is a lot to look forward to. A rush of super-ripe red cherry, plum, mocha, espresso and wild flowers build into the huge, creamy finish. [Antonio Galloni, 14/12/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045