WINEMAKER NOTES
1996 Opus One, Napa Valley, USA
Spring rains in 1996 led to a decrease in vineyard yields, particularly on the Merlot and Malbec grape varieties. Flowering occurred under near-perfect conditions, which led to excellent fruit set throughout our Oakville estate vineyards and ensured a bountiful harvest The cool spring was followed by a very warm summer, when occasional heat waves caused rapid sugar development and faster-than-normal ripening of the fruit. Cooling considerably in September, the weather permitted long hang times, allowing tannin maturity to catch up. An unusually compact harvest in September began on the 3rd and concluded on the 20th; the majority of the fruit was crushed in 12 very busy days.
VINTAGE 1996
A decreased berry set in May followed by sunny days and warm July nights brought the smaller than-average crop of 1996 to maturity in mid-September. Offering hints of violets and mint in the nose, the 1996 Opus One shows intense flavors of blackberry, chocolate and roasted coffee. Its cashmere-like softness and deep, plush flavors are supported by a firm structure and elegant middle body. A remarkably balanced wine, the 1996 imparts a persistently long finish that forecasts long bottle aging.
Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Merlot 3%, and Malbec 3%
Skin Contact
37 days
Barrel Aging
19 months in new French oak
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1996 Opus One, Napa Valley, USA
Spring rains in 1996 led to a decrease in vineyard yields, particularly on the Merlot and Malbec grape varieties. Flowering occurred under near-perfect conditions, which led to excellent fruit set throughout our Oakville estate vineyards and ensured a bountiful harvest The cool spring was followed by a very warm summer, when occasional heat waves caused rapid sugar development and faster-than-normal ripening of the fruit. Cooling considerably in September, the weather permitted long hang times, allowing tannin maturity to catch up. An unusually compact harvest in September began on the 3rd and concluded on the 20th; the majority of the fruit was crushed in 12 very busy days.
VINTAGE 1996
A decreased berry set in May followed by sunny days and warm July nights brought the smaller than-average crop of 1996 to maturity in mid-September. Offering hints of violets and mint in the nose, the 1996 Opus One shows intense flavors of blackberry, chocolate and roasted coffee. Its cashmere-like softness and deep, plush flavors are supported by a firm structure and elegant middle body. A remarkably balanced wine, the 1996 imparts a persistently long finish that forecasts long bottle aging.
Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Merlot 3%, and Malbec 3%
Skin Contact
37 days
Barrel Aging
19 months in new French oak
1996 Opus One, Napa Valley, USA
Spring rains in 1996 led to a decrease in vineyard yields, particularly on the Merlot and Malbec grape varieties. Flowering occurred under near-perfect conditions, which led to excellent fruit set throughout our Oakville estate vineyards and ensured a bountiful harvest The cool spring was followed by a very warm summer, when occasional heat waves caused rapid sugar development and faster-than-normal ripening of the fruit. Cooling considerably in September, the weather permitted long hang times, allowing tannin maturity to catch up. An unusually compact harvest in September began on the 3rd and concluded on the 20th; the majority of the fruit was crushed in 12 very busy days.
VINTAGE 1996
A decreased berry set in May followed by sunny days and warm July nights brought the smaller than-average crop of 1996 to maturity in mid-September. Offering hints of violets and mint in the nose, the 1996 Opus One shows intense flavors of blackberry, chocolate and roasted coffee. Its cashmere-like softness and deep, plush flavors are supported by a firm structure and elegant middle body. A remarkably balanced wine, the 1996 imparts a persistently long finish that forecasts long bottle aging.
Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Merlot 3%, and Malbec 3%
Skin Contact
37 days
Barrel Aging
19 months in new French oak
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