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2018 Opus One wine, Napa Valley, California, sold by Angry Wine Merchant
1.5 L
2018 Opus One
2018 Opus One
2018 Opus One
2018 Opus One
2018 Opus One
2018 Opus One
2018 Opus One
Opus One 2018 Tasting Notes and Growing Season

2018 Opus One

Red Bordeaux Blend

CaliforniaNapa ValleyOakville

Sale price$975
RP 98
V 95
JD 97
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RP 98

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Very deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a lingering mineral note. During my recent visit to Opus One, I tasted five vintages of the "grand vin," including a barrel sample of the 2019, which will be published separately in a dedicated report. Comparing the 2018 vintage with 2019, winemaker Michael Silacci commented, "There’s a little more richness to 2019. 2018 is elegant, and that's not an excuse for being lighter. I like the intensity of the 2018s—2019 is a bit above it. 2018 was cooler with a little bit more acidity." Both vintages are a triumph at Opus One and a testament to the subtle changes that Silacci and his team have been conducting in the vineyards and winery over the last 15+ years. Bravo! Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. Issue date: February 26, 2021. Drinking window: 2024-2058.
V 95

Vinous

The 2018 Opus One is incredibly elegant and polished, right out of the bottle. Silky tannins and lifted, perfumed aromatics add to an impression of finesse that distinguishes the 2018 from some of the preceding vintages in a pretty big way. It will be interesting to see if the 2018 gains body with a bit of time in bottle. It is pretty rare for Opus One to be so approachable at this stage. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: February 2021. Drinking window: 2024 - 2043.
JD 97

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2018 Opus One is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This deep purple-hued effort leans to lively, fresher side of the vintage but has a brilliant, utterly classic style in its crème de cassis and blue-tinged fruit as well as notes of lead pencil, candied violets, damp earth, and chocolate-like nuances. With a Pomerol-like elegance and purity, it's medium to full-bodied and has wonderful tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It plays in the finesse-driven end of the spectrum yet is concentrated and seamless, with serious length. It offers pleasure today but should benefit from 4-5 years in the cellar, and my money is on it evolving for 30 years or more. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck. Tasting date: April 30, 2021. Drinking window: 2025-2057.
2018 Opus One wine, Napa Valley, California, sold by Angry Wine Merchant
2018 Opus One Sale price$975

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